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The OHS boys track team shows strong Friday at the annual Hawk Classic. B1

The Eagle’s Nest Art Group’s Spring Show opened April 29. A10

The OHS Band and Choir won third place in the state music contest. A9

Police continue to investigate double murder By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Police are continuing to investigate a double homicide and arson in Byron last October. Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said Monday that detectives are actively investigating the Oct. 19 deaths of Margaret Meyer, 31, and her three-year-old son Amos. “They are working very hard on it and still going through the evidence,” he said. The deaths were ruled homicides in February, and the fire that destroyed their home at 2020 N. Silverthorn Ave. was determined to be an arson. VanVickle said more than one person are considered suspects. The fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. by Meyer’s ex-husband, Duane C. Meyer, 34, Stillman Valley, who told officials he was there to pick

up his son. When firefighters arrived, smoke alarms were sounding, the house was filled with heavy smoke, and Meyer and a Byron police officer were on the lawn performing CPR on Amos, who had been in an upstairs bedroom. Amos and his father were taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital, where the little boy was pronounced dead. An autopsy showed he died from smoke inhalation. Firefighters found Margaret dead on the couch on the first floor. Ogle County Coroner Lou Finch said in February that the cause of her death is undetermined. The sheriff’s department along with the Illinois State Police and Byron Police Department are involved in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-732-2136 or Ogle Lee Crime Stoppers at 888-2284488.

National soil judging held at the Grasslands By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

College students from around the nation delved into the dirt at the Nachusa Grasslands southeast of Oregon last week to take a close-up look at the soils there. More than 100 students from 24 colleges and universities as far away as California and as close as Wisconsin took part in the 2017 Collegiate Soils Contest, sponsored by the American Society of

Agronomy and hosted by Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. The students braved a steady drizzle, brisk wind, and temperatures barely above 40 degrees to analyze the soil layers in three pits dug especially for the national soil judging contest. Emily Fuger, representative of the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy, said each school sent a team of four plus alternates. To make it to the national Turn to B3

B&C Kennels owner and operator Christie Hardt, center, answers a question during the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in Oregon on April 27. With Hardt are her husband, Robert DeCosta, right, and attorney Diane Elliott, DeKalb. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Zoning Board of Appeals denies special use permit for dog kennel PAZ, county board to hear request in May By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com A DeKalb County dog breeder failed Thursday to get the support of the Ogle County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to expand her kennel to Ogle County. After a five-hour hearing, the ZBA voted 3-2 to deny Christie Hardt’s request for a special use permit for a commercial dog kennel on property she and her husband Robert DeCosta own northeast of Kings. Several county residents spoke in opposition to the kennel, voicing concerns that it is a “puppy mill,”

and 2,500 signed a petition against it. Hardt is the owner of B&C Kennels, Clare, located in DeKalb County west of Annie Glidden Road. She hopes to establish a second facility at 14189 E. Dutch Rd. on the east side of Ogle County. The site is zoned for agricultural use, and the request asks for a special use permit to allow dog breeding, import and sale of puppies, dog grooming, and dog obedience training at the kennel. Hardt told the ZBA that she wants to move the puppy sales from Clare to the new location. She said she sells an average of 100 pups a month, most of which come from A-1 Kennels, Morris Ogle County Animal Control Administrator Tom Chapel, Tennessee, which is Champley questions the owners of the B&C Kennels at Turn to A7 the ZBA hearing on April 27. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Village Bakery opens to enthusiastic customers in downtown Oregon By Earleen Hinton ehinton@oglecounty news.com

A member of the Kansas State Soil Judging team works on identifying the samples he took from one of the soil pits on land owned by the Nachusa Grasslands. The judging competition was hosted by Northern Illinois University. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Business was brisk and the customers enthusiastic during the opening day of the brand new Village Bakery, operated by the Village of Progress in downtown Oregon. “It’s been very busy,” said Jackie Fransen, the bakery’s manager. “I think we went through 40-plus dozens of doughnuts this morning and it’s been steady ever since.” Village of Progress Director Brion Brooks said customers were waiting outside when the bakery opened at 6 a.m. “There was a line outside. I know we sold a lot,” he said. “We’re just so grateful for the Village Bakery employee Emily Logan serves Donna Hazlip with two specialty brownies community’s support.” on the afternoon of opening day. The bakery is open Monday through Fridays 6 a.m. to Turn to A2 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Photo by Earleen Hinton

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Martin & Company was busy last week leveling river front property owned by the Oregon Fire Protection for the upcoming Rockin’ River Fest slated for June 17 in Oregon. Photo by Debbie Dickson

Sign up now for the Rockin’ River Fest By Donna Mann Oregon Together If you love the outdoors and are the competitive type, we have some fun in store for you — and maybe even for 20 of your closest friends. Oregon’s June 17 Rockin’ River Fest will bring out the best of the beast in you. The event is sponsored by Oregon Together and the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. If you’re a runner, biker, canoer or kayaker then you shouldn’t miss the Rock River Adventure Tri. Participants will run along the riverfront on the Rock River, climb the stairs at Blackhawk Statue, run through the park then circle back to Park east where you pick you your bike and ride a 10 mile an adventurous trail. The third leg of the competition will be a fivemile canoe or kayak race. Registration is open an d may be completed on the website www.

If you just don’t get into all the challenging physical competition, then our Toss’em Tourney might just be the event for you. Winners will receive cash prizes based on the number entries, so the more entries the higher the pay-out. Entry forms for this rockin’riverfest.net. The race will be event are also available on www.rockinriverfest.net. professionally timed. Save the date and plan to Maybe you’re not the join us for these and many triathlon type and that’s ok. other fun events including The festival offers something else that will the Game Spot for kids, test your strength and music, historical walking stamina as you participate tours, art gallery tours, in the Tug of War Across food and the festival Chill Zone brought to you by the Rock River. Get together of your our Presenting Sponsors: closest friends and create a Martin and Company and Presenting Media Sponsor: “tug” team. Teams must be co-ed The Coyote/WRHL Radio. The festival will be held teams, may have up to 20 pullers on a team and the on the North Second Street total team weight can’t riverfront area between Ill. 64 and Franklin at Third exceed 3,600 pounds. Twelve teams are Street. Complete details are accepted and the due available on the website date of May 20 is fast www.rockinriverfest.net. approaching. You can also like us and Entry forms are available on the website www. share with your friends on Facebook. rockinriverfest.net.

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The bakery, located at 101 N. Third St. on the northeast corner with Illinois 64, offers cakes, cupcakes, pies, doughnuts and other sweet treats in addition to a full line of coffees, and customordered ice cream. Customers can dine in, or pick up their orders at a drivethrough. The building previously housed Max Media and before that Basler’s Ace Hardware and has undergone an extensive remodeling since the Village of Progress (VOP) bought it last fall. The Village Bakery provides jobs for developmentally disabled youth and adults in the community, following the mission of the VOP, a private not-for-profit corporation that was founded in Oregon in 1969 to meet the training needs of adults with disabilities who reside in Ogle County. Fransen hired a full-time baker, a full-time assistant manager, a part-time cake decorator and a part-time baker, in addition to figuring out which VOP clients work well in the bakery. Brooks said the bakery offers an “integrated environment” for employees with people

Janet McGrail, Ashton, poses by the mural she painted on of the inside walls of the new Village Bakery. Janet is the mother of Jackie Fransen, the bakery’s manager. Photo by Earleen Hinton

without disabilities working side-by-side with people who may have disabilities. Oregon resident and businessman Scott Stephens was enjoying a coffee underneath the store’s unique handpainted mural on Monday afternoon. “I think this is the first place to open in Oregon that will be sufficient for bicyclists and tourists when they come to Oregon for coffee and a treat,” he said. Stephens, an avid bicycling enthusiast, said the hours of operation (6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday) should please bicyclists. “The biking community is excited,” he said pointing to a message he sent on his phone announcing the bakery’s opening. “A lot of people like to ride early and now they have a new place to stop before or after their ride. And it’s a great place to hang out, all while benefitting a great cause.” For more information about the Village of Progress or the Village Bakery, call 815-7322126.

Stamp out Hunger May 13 The National Association of Letter Carriers, United States Postal Service and other partners are asking the community of Oregon to Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13. This is the 25th anniversary of the food drive, which has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to help put food on the table. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive.

In 2016, Americans donated 80.1 million pounds of food, feeding millions of people. This was the 13th consecutive year of at least 70 million pounds collected by letter carriers, bringing the grand total to 1.5 billion pounds of food collected, since the Food Drive began in 1993. “We’re proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the food drive,” said Postmaster Paula Tegeler. “We’re asking residents for their support to help make this another successful year. It’s easy

to make a donation: simply leave a bag of nonperishable food items by the mailbox to help your neighbors in need.” To participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive residents are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable food items such as canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 13. Letter carriers will collect these food donations as they deliver the mail and take them to local food banks.

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Sinnissippi Forest was state’s first, biggest tree farm Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written. By Otto Dick Sinnissippi Forest was the first tree farm (1948), and the biggest, in Illinois. Howard Fox accepted a job as head forester in 1947 at the Sinnissippi Forest located near Daysville. After graduating from Michigan State University in with a degree in Forestry he spent two years as a forester in northern Michigan before moving to Oregon, Illinois. Howard managed the business of Sinnissippi Forest and the sawmill. He retired as an active forester in 1976. Dave Stenger took charge of the sawmill when Howard retired until the mill closed in 1987. At the entrance to the saw mill stood a fire danger meter to keep the public informed as to the fire danger. The fire danger meter was adjusted daily and was based on the following conditions:

A. Condition of the vegetation-green, intermediate or dead, B. Days since the last onehalf inch or more of rain, C. Relative humidity, and D. Wind Velocity. Howard assembled seveninch pine poles into a log cabin, a castle, and a fort. He advertised that these poles could easily be assembled with Dad’s help in an hour’s time and best of all at a total cost of less than five dollars. For many years Sinnissippi Forest sold their pine plantation thinnings to Celotex Inc. of Peoria for pulpwood. Personally I remember purchasing treated fence posts from the sawmill. In an email to Dave Stenger, Warren Miller mentioned the old water tower and hog house manufactured at the saw mill. The May 6, 1965 issue of the Oregon RepublicanReporter read that Sinnissippi Forest supplies logs for Knotts Berry Farm. I remember when our family visited the Knotts Berry Amusement Farm in California and seeing the replica of Independence Hall.

I didn’t know that the wood supporting the Liberty Bell was from an elm tree that grew on the Ralph Sanford farm located near Ashton. This was the same species of wood that supported the original bell in Philadelphia. Howard Fox, forester at the Sinnissippi Forest near Oregon, was asked by F. L. Morrow, a former Illinois resident who was in charge of the Liberty Bell exhibit, to provide two pieces of elm measuring 4”x22”x5’ long for the exhibit. Howard found an elm tree on the 13-acre woodland of Ralph Sanford, who was a member of the American Tree Farm System, which Above, forester Howard Fox, middle, helps a crew plant trees at Sinnissippi Forest. encouraged the harvesting Below, Warren Miller drives the tractor for planting trees. Photos courtesy of Otto Dick of forest crops on private, taxpaying property. The tree was cut down by Verne Travis of the Sinnissippi Forest and hauled to the saw mill at Sinnissippi Forest. The Liberty Bell Exhibit was featured in the Independence Hall section of Knott’s Berry Farm exhibit which featured exact models of America’s historic buildings. The red elm or slippery elm as it was called has an interesting background.

Above, was the sawmill at Sinnissippi Forest. At right, are stacks of lumber that were cut at the sawmill. Photos courtesy of Otto Dick

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Byron 7th grader honored for volunteering

Sowinski earns her doctorate Vanessa Sowinski, the daughter of Dave and the late Kathy Sowinski, Polo, recently completed the requirements for her doctor of education degree in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education. She studied the “FLIPPED” classroom as a method of learning in mathematics as well as compared teacher dispositions to their learning. The title of her dissertation was “Utilizing the ‘FLIPPED

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Classroom’ Methodology to Reduce the Achievement Gap for African American Students.” Sowinski graduated from Polo High School in June of 1998 and will graduate from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her doctorate degree on May 21.

Two area residents were among those honored during by Gov. Bruce Rauner for their volunteer activities. Victoria Kuzlik, Byron, and Vicki Cover, Dixon, were two of 24 Illinoisans and four businesses presented with the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award during a special reception at the Old State Capitol on April 25. In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) presented the awards. Kuzlik, a seventh grader at Byron Middle School, received the Youth Award for the Northwest Region of the state for her service to Coats

for Hope of Ogle County. Cover received the Adult Award for the same region for her service to Kreider Services. The award recognizes volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois and highlights the importance of volunteerism and community service. Rauner proclaimed April 23-29 as National Volunteer Week in Illinois. “Those that are honored at the event are part of millions of Illinoisans that gave 286.6 million hours of their time to others in 2016,” said Commission Executive Director Scott McFarland. “These particular

Illinois.” Nearly 200 nominations were received by the commission in six categories (adult, AmeriCorps, business, senior, Senior Corps, and youth) from the commission’s five service regions across the state (Northeast, Northwest, East Central, West Central, and Southern). Commissioners reviewed the nomination applications and selected 28 award winners. Victoria Kuzlik

individuals and businesses have gone above and beyond in their efforts at improving their communities through volunteerism. We are proud to have them serving in

The Serve Illinois Commission is a 40-member (25 voting and 15 nonvoting), bipartisan board appointed by the governor and administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Kishwaukee College holds annual Student Awards Day Kishwaukee College honored current students for excellence in the classroom on April 11 at Student Awards Day held in Jenkins Auditorium at the College. Awardees received certificates commemorating their achievements. The following students received awards as Outstanding TRiO Students: Anousone Bouttaphanh, Sycamore; Catherine Camacho, DeKalb; Robert

Embry, DeKalb; Richele Harmon, Rockford; Amanda Jackson, Hampshire; Megan Jones, DeKalb; Christine Newman-Askins, Rochelle; Tiffany Newman-Askins, Rochelle; Jose Ocelotl, Genoa; Julia Perezchica, Sycamore; Brenda Resendiz, DeKalb; Jashawna Robinson, DeKalb; Victoria Rodriguez, Rochelle; and Cynthia Sweger, Rochelle. The following students received awards in Workforce

and Community Education – Outstanding Phlebotomy Technician Student: Sheri Sanders, Rochelle; Outstanding Veterinary Assistant Student: William Kisala, DeKalb. The following students received awards in the Career Technologies Programs – Academic Excellence in Industrial Electronic Technology: Cody Brill, Ashton; Academic Excellence in Electronic Technology: Susanna Eschbach, Cortland; and Kevin Ornias, DeKalb; Outstanding Academic April 25 Criminal Justice Students: Dan J. Knaub and Brooke Arron-John Atkinson, E. Gruss, both of Leaf River. DeKalb; Courtney Bolin, Kirkland; Catherine April 26 Camacho, DeKalb; Darby George R. Pezza Jr. and Fisher, Sycamore; Richele Melissa N. Schippert, both of Harmon, Rockford; Hannah Rockford. Miller, Oregon; Victoria

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Laura J. Cook issued the following marriage licenses. April 24 Nicholas C. Potter, Rockford, and Ashley L. Smith, Machesney Park.

Rodriguez, Rochelle; Richard Rojas, DeKalb; Alex Selig, Sycamore; Aidan Varda, DeKalb; Outstanding Student in Computer Aided Drafting: Jacob Felz, DeKalb; Outstanding Freshman Horticulture Student: Chloe Board, DeKalb; Outstanding Sophomore Horticulture Student: Aimee Hoffman, Dixon; Outstanding Diesel Power Technology Freshmen: Alexandar Olson, Maple Park; Kourtney Ranken, Steward; Francisco de la Cruz, Rock Falls; Outstanding Diesel Power Technology Sophomores: Bannon Fuchs, Stockton; Daniel Jenkins, Cortland; Aaron Wolf, Belvidere; Outstanding SkillsUSA Students: Darby Fisher,

Sycamore; Ashley Heithoff, DeKalb; and Xica McClain, DeKalb; Fall 2016 Ruth Ashelford Pollock Outstanding Nursing Graduate: Leah Shelley, DeKalb; Spring 2017 Ruth Ashelford Pollock Outstanding Nursing Graduate: Robert Sarto, DeKalb. The following students received awards in Transfer Programs – Award of Excellence in Honors Research: Megan Ackland, Rochelle; and Jacob Nicholson, Chana; Dedication to Graphic Design: Bethany Adamski, Sycamore; Haley Kohout, Genoa; Tannor Willis, DeKalb; Outstanding Student in Beginning Photography: Kate Ahlgren, DeKalb;

Outstanding Student in Intermediate Photography: Rogelio Godinez, DeKalb; Outstanding Student in Print Making: Bryce Parker, DeKalb; Most Socially Conscious Award in Ceramics: Karen Kremsreiter, DeKalb; Most Productive Ceramist: William Davison, DeKalb; Artistic Ceramist: Susan Kinsey, DeKalb; Outstanding Drawing Student: Callie Ackland, Rochelle; Outstanding Painting Student: Eliza Coran, DeKalb; Outstanding Theatre Student Awards: Alicia Hinton, DeKalb; Amanda Neill, Sycamore; and Jacob Nicholson, Chana; Turn to A6

Rock River Center Activities What’s “Happening at Rock River Center? (All ages are welcome to participate in programming) Harold Harrison Performs May 15 Mark your calendars. We are excited announce that Harold Harrison, will be performing at Rock River Center on Monday, May 15 from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. In addition to be the sound engineer for First Fridays and the Performing Arts Guild, Harold is an accomplished musician who has just completed a new CD album recorded at Aireloom Music Studio in Mt. Morris. The CD “Malagasy Sunset” features all original compositions inspired by his trip to the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. Please call Rock River Center at 815-732-3252 if you plan on attending this free program open to the public. We hope you will join us for this unique performance. Refreshments will be served. Alzheimer’s Awareness Early Detection Matters The Alzheimer’s Association will be at Rock River Center to discuss early detection of Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

The warning signs are often dismissed as normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin therapy, enroll in clinical studies or plan for the future. Attend this training to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The facilitator will separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. Register by calling Rock River Center at 815-7323252; or the Alzheimer’s Association at 815-4841300. We look forward to seeing you. Refreshments will be served. Brown Bag Event Sponsored by Walgreens Come to Rock River Center for a Brown Bag Event to be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications (including vitamins and supplements) in a brown paper bag. Qualified pharmacy students will be available to go through all

medications to make sure there are no interactions or duplicate therapies. They will also go through indications, common side effects, and address any questions or concerns you may have with your therapy. A list of medications/ supplements will work if you prefer not to bring your medications with you. A medication wallet card will be provided. This card will be a handy list of medications and vaccinations. Appointments are available, but not necessary. Call us at 815-732-3252 if you prefer to have an appointment. Anyone without an appointment will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs at Rock River Center Jessica A. Parker, Veteran and Veterans’ Service Officer is available at Rock River Center the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis. Jessica is a Veteran who transitioned into her current role as a Veterans’ Service Officer. She voluntarily comes to Oregon to serve Veteran’s of all ages, and assist them with applications and other benefits available

to them. This is a free service. If you have any questions, call Rock River Center at 815732-3252. Upcoming Daytrips Through Rock River Center Rock of Ages: Aug. 30 Drury Lane Playhouse, Oakbrook We can’t fight this feelin’ anymore! Rock back to a time of big egos, big guitar solos, and even bigger hair with Rock of Ages this fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Rock of Ages features a mix of 28 classis 80s hits by Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx and more including “Don’t Stop Believin’, “We Built This City, and “The Final Countdown.” Rock of Ages follows aspiring rockstar Drew and his sweetheart, Sherri as they fight to save Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Don’t miss a musical so awesome, you’ll want to rock out again! *Recommended for ages 13+.There are some mild adult themes. Cost: $90/members, $95/ non-members (includes round trip transportation, show, lunch, tax and gratuity) Reservation/payment/ lunch choice deadline: July 19 Transportation is subsidized by Stillman Bank. Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as shows may sell out quickly. Miracle of 34th Street: Nov. 2 Fireside Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin Based on the beloved Christmas movie, Miracle on 34th Street is a big brassy Broadway musical with heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving

Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle—a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love hat is Christmas. Written by Meredith Wilson, the creator of THE MUSIC MAN, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale. Join us for seating in the first, second and third rows! Cost: $95/members; $100/non-Members (includes round trip transportation, show, meal, tax and gratuity): Reservation/payment deadline: Sept. 15 Seating is limited. Make your reservations early as our shows may sell out quickly.

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Cancer Support Group “Facing the Challenge” is a support group that provides a safe, accepting environment for patients currently going through treatment, survivors, caregivers and loved ones to talk openly about the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. ANYONE who has been affected by cancer is invited to attend! Rock River Center and Home of Hope are partnering to offer information to this group. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. at Rock River Center. To confirm meeting schedules, please call Rock River Center at 815-7323252. Visit RRC on the web at www.rockrivercenter.org.

Caregiver Support Group We are pleased to announce that a Caregiver Support Group has been formed at Rock River Center. Patti Kilmer, MSW from Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, leads the support group. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement & answers to difficult questions. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. at Rock River Center. For more information, call

Low Vision Group This is a group for those who have low vision, any form of vision loss, AMD or to caregivers of those with vision loss. Low Vision Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at Rock River Center. Diabetic Support Group This very informative group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Rock River Center. Marilyn Csernus from the University of Illinois Extension Office facilitates this group by offering support, encouragement and the sharing of experiences when living with diabetes. Join Marilyn for a different topic each month and enjoy her recipes as well.

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ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 8:30 a.m. Fellowship 8:50 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Gary Branam www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study 4th Sunday Each Month 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Service at Presence St. Joseph

EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church 10:30 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, two miles north on German Church Road Pastor John Wisdom Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Women & Men’s Bible Study, Kids Club www.ebenezerreformed.com EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. CHANA UNITED Mt. Morris METHODIST CHURCH Senior Pastor 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Bruce McKanna Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-734-4942 815-732-7683 Thursday, May 4—1 p.m. chanaumc@gmail.com Ladies Bible Study Adult & Children’s Education Saturday, May 6—7 a.m. 9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 7—8:30 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrated Sunday School; 9:15 a.m. the First Sunday of Each Month InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship Service CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Log onto our website at LUTHERAN CHURCH http://www.efcmm.org to check 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon out our latest opportunities and 815-284-4554 updates Pastor David Andermann 815-632-6767 FAITH DISCOVERY 9 a.m. Worship Service CHURCH 10:20 a.m. Education Hour 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Sunday, May 7—9 a.m. Jeremy Heller, Pastor Worship with Communion, 815-946-3588 Mite Box Sunday; 10:20 a.m. 9 a.m. Sunday School Education Hour 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available OPEN BIBLE We are an independent non302 S. Franklin St., Polo denominational Christian Luke Schier, Pastor church. 815-946-2848 Visitors are always welcome. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. We include children in our FAITH EVANGELICAL Sunday Worship experience LUTHERAN CHURCH “Grandkids Class” 402 Second Ave., Forreston Ages 3-10 are dismissed right Pastor Scott Ralston after our Praise & Blended Church 815-938-3203 Worship Time. “ A Church with a Heart — Bible-Based In the Heart of Forreston” Passion for God 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Compassion for People 10 a.m. Sunday School Visit Our Website: Sunday, May 7—9 a.m. PoloOpenBible.org Worship, Youth Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday School CROSSROADS Tuesday, May 9—6:30 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH, Bible Study WHITE PINES CAMPUS  205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo FAITH UNITED Pastor Chris Bradshaw METHODIST CHURCH Sundays at 10 a.m. Mission Statement: Loving, 815-837-5255 Growing & Serving in Faith polo@crossroadscn.com Handicapped Accessible We offer contemporary worship 702 E. Dixon St., Polo and relevant Bible teaching Pastor Karen Hundrieser through 815-946-3212 engaging messages, and Website: faithumcpolo powerful video 9 a.m. Sunday School Join us after the service in 10 a.m. Sunday Worship our cafe for coffee, snacks & 11 a.m. Fellowship fellowship Kidzlink Children’s Ministry FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (infant-5th grade)-during Adult 505 Hill St., Oregon Services www.fbcoregon.org Crave Youth Group (6th-12th 815-732-2642 grade)- Sundays at 6 p.m. Rev. Jared Cochran Visit our website: www. “A Christ-centered, Biblecrossroadscn.com believing, family-oriented ministry.” DISCIPLES UNITED Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service Hitt and Maple Streets, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Mt. Morris Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Pastor Julie Bunt Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; Phone 815-734-4853 transportation and nursery Worship 9:30 a.m. provided for all services. Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon

Rev. Karen Gerhard Conner 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 402 First Ave., Forreston Pastor David Poust 815-938-2380 Thursday, May 4—8 a.m. AA Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Trustees Meeting Sunday, May 7—9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; Monday, May 8—8 a.m. AA Open Meeting; 9:30 a.m. Coffee at The Depot; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewing Day FORRESTON GROVE CHURCH 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Forreston Presbyterian Church in America Pastor Drew Jones 815-938-3605 www.forrestongrovechurch. com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club; 7:45 p.m. Choir FORRESTON REFORMED CHURCH 501 Third Ave. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School FREEDOM LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA Pastor Kathy Burkheimer 815-222-7270 Sunday Morning Worship at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. 5th St., Oregon GIFT—Growing In Faith Together-Christian education for all ages following worship service Welcome Center is at 111 S. 4th St., Oregon GRACE VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley Pastor Jake Ritzema 815-362-6601 Sunday School for All Ages 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. GERMAN VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and Main Streets Don Plock, Pastor 8:30 a.m. Worship Service LEAF RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Leaf River Pastor Randy Newton 815-738-2205 Email leafriverbc@gmail. com Sunday Praise and Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Studies 6 p.m. Prayer Chain 738-2205 Wednesday—Various Activities 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, May 7—10:30 a.m. Worship & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Age Three through Sixth Grade. Everyone is Welcome MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday, May 4—11:30 a.m. Pantry Board Meeting; 4:30-7 p.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, May 5—9 a.m. Wom-

en’s Fellowship Saturday, May 6—4-7 p.m. Living Hope Church; 6:30 p.m. Anniversary Celebration Concert Featuring Jonathan Shively with Fellowship to Follow Sunday, May 7—8:15 a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m. Anniversary Celebration Worship Followed by Potluck Dinner Monday, May 8—10:30 a.m. Food Delivery for Pantry; 2-4:30 p.m. Pantry Open Tuesday, May 9—8:45 a.m. Bible Study; Quilting Wednesday, May 10—5:30-8 p.m. Kid Nation on Lower Level; 7:15 p.m. Chimes NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 10384 W. Coffman Rd., Forreston Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Church: 815-938-2194 Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:05 a.m. Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Open at New Life Community Center

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National Day of Prayer Several area communities will hold services to observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4. Forreston Grove Presbyterian Church, 7246 N. Freeport Rd., and Polo Crossroads Community Church,  205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo, will both hold services at 7 p.m. In Oregon a midday service will be held at the Ogle County Courthouse. The first Thursday in May is a day set aside by the U.S. Congress as National Day of Prayer. President George Washington was the first to call for a national day of prayer, and throughout American history succeeding Presidents have followed a tradition of calling out to God for His wisdom, guidance, and blessing upon America. The theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer is “For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us… Forgive Us… Heal Us.”’ PRAIRIE DELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16031 W. Coffman Rd., Shannon Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP 815-864-2448 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship

REVIVE COMMUNITY OREGON CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. Email: pastor@revivemtm. Pastor Michael Hoffman com 815-732-6847 Southern Baptist Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturday Night Service Worship 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. You and your family are invited to join us for worship on RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN Sunday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Pastor Michael Hoffman will 609 S. 10th St., Oregon give the morning message titled Craig Arnold, Pastor “Remembering Our Messiah.” 812-236-1213 Communion will be celebratWorship Service 10:45 a.m. ed. Pastor Hoffman will give the Communion Comments. ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL Greeting you will be the DenCHURCH nis and Mary Cheatwood Fam1000 Ill. 64 West ily. Oregon During morning worship an Pastor Barbara Seward exceptionally fine Children’s 815-732-7211 Church is offered for children 3 www.saintbrides.org years old through Grade 5. Email:saint.bride.church@ Sunday School begins at 9:30 gmail.com a.m. and includes classes for Services adults, young adults, teens, chilSunday-Holy Communion-8 dren and infants. and 10 a.m. Special attention is given in Classes each class to issues and topics Children’s Sunday School & related to the particular needs Adult Bible Study Available and interests of each group. St. Bride’s follows traditional The Wednesday night Youth Anglican-Episcopal church Group meets at 6 p.m. at practices; is biblically based East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. and both family and individual Daysville Road. oriented. Visitors are always Each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. welcomed. a class titled “Basics for Believers” will meet at the church. All ST. JAMES LUTHERAN are welcome. CHURCH The local Weight WatchWest Grove Road at ers group meets Wednesday at Columbine Rd. the church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Pastor Steve Erickson for weigh-in, followed by their Thursday, May 4—7 p.m. meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m. World Day of Prayer Service at May’s Bible Book of the Forreston Grove Month is Exodus. Sunday, May 7—9:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, OREGON UNITED Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 METHODIST CHURCH a.m. Congregational Bible 200 S. Fourth, Oregon Study, Senior Choir Rehearsal; Pastor Thomas E. Kim 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship with 815-732-2994 Communion oregonumc@outlook.com Sunday Worship 9 a.m. ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN Followed by Fellowship and CHURCH All-Age Sunday School 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Thursday, April 27—Agape Pastor Terrie Wilder Team Practice 815-946-2919 Saturday, April 29—5:30 p.m. Sunday Agape Team Worship Service Sunday School for Children Sunday, April 30—9 a.m. & Adults 9 a.m. Worship, New Members; 10:15 Social Time 10 a.m. a.m. Fellowship & Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. School Tuesday, May 2—10 a.m. ST. MARY CHURCH Staff Meeting 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Wednesday, May 3—6:30 Father Joseph P. Naill a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7-9 Office Phone 815-732-7383 a.m. Holy Communion in the Office FAX 815-732-4742 Chapel; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Mass Schedule Night Alive; 6:15 p.m. “A Life Saturday 4:30 p.m. in the Life Bible Study;” 7 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Choir Practice Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. Third Wednesday of Month at PINE CREEK CHRISTIAN Pinecrest 3 p.m. CHURCH Reconciliation 5076 S. Lowell Park Rd. Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 St. Mary Prayer Network a.m. Worship Service Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 POLO CHURCH OF THE Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC (The church is handicapped CHURCH accessible) 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Pastor Leslie Lake Father Joseph P. Naill 9:30 a.m. Family Worship 815-946-2535 Fellowship Time Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

Religious Education Youth Program 1st & 2nd Wednesdays 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 1st Wednesday 8:30 a.m. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m. Other Activities Include: Men’s & Women’s Groups, Confirmation Class, High School Youth Group, Grieving Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Rockford Rescue Mission & HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Choir For More Information Call the Church Office ST. WENDELIN CATHOLIC CHURCH 18 S. Linn St., Shannon Rev. Michael Bolger 815-864-2548 Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. SAUK VALLEY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 416 Prospect St., Dixon John Lewis, Pastor 815-677-9199 10 a.m. Saturday Sabbath School 11:30 a.m. Worship Service TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Email: trinitymm@frontier. com Website: www.trinitymm.net Thursday, May 4—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Friday, May 5—8 a.m. Bulletin & Fellowship Saturday, May 6—9 a.m. Women’s Spring Fling Breakfast at Sunrise, Oregon; 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday, May 7—9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship Time Following Service; 10:45 a.m. Be The Church, No Sunday School, All Children Invited to Help with Be The Church Monday, May 8—6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 9—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates Wednesday, May 10—6:30 a.m. Prayer and Praise Group; 9 a.m. Quilting Group; 3:10 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Junior High at Mt. Morris Estates; 5:30 p.m. Choristers; 6 p.m. Chime Choir; 6:30 p.m. Youth Confirmation Class; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 11—3:304:30 p.m. Lot 12 Mentoring for Grades K-6 at Mt. Morris Estates WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m. Worship—10:35 a.m.

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Events & Entertainment

Start May off right at First Friday The history books tell us that the Cinco de Mayo celebration commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  Things change! On May 5, 2017 at Mt. Morris’s Pinecrest Grove Theater it will commemorate an evening of great music at First Fridays. The show will begin at 6 p.m. Musician sign-up will be a half hour earlier at 5:30 p.m. The musical format will

remain unchanged. After the individual performances, all of the musicians will gather on stage for a jam session to wrap up the evening’s festivities Talented musicians from across northern Illinois, and often neighboring states, appear on a regular basis.  The music, often described as new folk or Americana, is varied and includes country, bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain soul, gospel, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of all of the above. Â

Instruments are all acoustic and a professional sound system is supplied. Participation is encouraged so bring an instrument and join the show, or kick back and listen to the music. Admission is by free will donation. First Fridays is a part of northern Illinois’ Friday night music scene along with Second Fridays in Lanark, Third Fridays in Franklin Grove, Fourth Fridays at the Dixon Senior Center, and special Fifth

Friday (when they occur) shows in Franklin Grove. The McKendrie Street CafĂŠ, directly adjacent to the theatre, features an extensive menu. Pinecrest Grove Community Center is located on McKendrie Avenue six blocks south of Ill. 64 in Mt. Morris. Â Ample parking is available in the parking lot on the north side of PGCC, plus an overflow lot on the west side. The building is completely handicapped accessible.

Historical Society begins 56th season You never know what to expect at First Fridays. Last month a great show was just about to wrap up when Mr. Friday Night, Jimmy Wolber, showed up for the jam session. He joined Second Breakfast, Mountain Grass and a host of other musicians in the most rousing jam session of recent years. Who knows what might happen on Cinco de Mayo! Photo supplied

Quilt guild will meet Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will offer a program presented by Terri Linder from Stitching On State, Hampshire, on Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m.  at Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Rd.; Forreston. Her program will be “Judy’s to Stitching On State, 20 years of quilting.� Guild meetings are held

On Sunday, May 7, the ​ Ogle County Historical Society will begin its 56th season of having the Nash Home and Museum open to the public on Sunday afternoons. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 24 and will also be open from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on the

on the third Monday of each month, with quilt demo warm-ups and ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are charged a fee of $5 at the door. For more information call Barb at 815-297-2700 or Highland Community Ritarose at 815-232-8547. College’s 44th season of Summerset Theatre will present “Annie.� Performances will be held on July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and Three Democratic candidates 15 at 7:30 p.m., and at 2 running for Congress in the p.m. on July 16, on the Fine 16th District have been invited. Arts Theatre stage at the For more information call Ferguson Fine Arts Center. 815-732-3790.

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“Annie� is a beloved family-friendly musical with lyrics by Martin Charnin, music by Charles Strouse and book by Thomas Meehan. Highland’s production will feature a cast, crew, and orchestra of students and community members. The musical is set in New York City during the Great Depression. Annie lives in an

The society is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, and for research only on the first three Wednesday afternoons of the month and the fourth Saturday morning. Come to 111 N. Sixth St. in Oregon and learn some local history, and maybe find out how well Great-Grandpa did in his one-room school.

Outstanding Macroeconomics Student: Rachel Reynolds, DeKalb; Outstanding Marketing Student: Angelica Alcaraz, DeKalb; Outstanding VITA Student: Briana Solorio, Cortland. All-Illinois Academic Team: Gabrielle Cultra, Earlville. Altrusa International Scholarship: Kelly Kahoun, Shabbona. The following students received monetary awards for their works included in this year’s edition of Kishwaukee College’s award-winning arts/literary magazine, The Kamelian: Poetry – Robert Gineman, Sycamore, First Place; Megan Bratko, Rochelle, Second Place; and Salina Cruz, DeKalb, Third Place; Short Fiction –Keegan Callahan, Sycamore, First Place; Jeri-Lamia Farmer, DeKalb, Second Place; and Victoria Leverton, DeKalb, Third Place; Essay: Melissa Kriegl, DeKalb, First; Kolina Olson, Cortland, Second Place; and Erin Esgar, Rochelle, Third Place;

orphanage run by the authoritarian Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of a better tomorrow. Luck comes her way when she is asked to spend Christmas with the wealthy businessman, Oliver Warbucks. Mr. Warbucks is also looking for a home life and family. He finds them in Annie. Tickets will go on sale

June 5. Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, and $8 for students. A $2 service charge is added per ticket. Beginning June 5, tickets will be sold at the box office Monday through Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Ferguson Fine Arts Center. Tickets may also be purchased online at highland.edu/boxoffice, or by calling 815-599-3718.

Oregon residents have artwork on display at Kish

Kishwaukee College lists student awards From A4 Outstanding English Student Awards: Megan Ackland, Rochelle; Lauren Hagelstein, DeKalb; Cole Lentz, Lindenwood; Jacob Nicholson, Chana; Kolina Olson, Cortland; Tara Ozehowski, Sycamore; Anna Raimondi, Genoa; Nicholas Rodeo, DeKalb; Daniel Smith, DeKalb; Paul Simon Essay Contest Winner: Courtney Huhta, Sycamore; Outstanding Academic Performance in Organic Chemistry: Martin Malone, Sycamore; Jonathan Olson, DeKalb; Outstanding Performance in Basic Chemistry: Abigail Lewis, Sycamore; Outstanding Academic Outstanding Performance in General Chemistry: Erin Esgar, Rochelle; Maaz Jedh, DeKalb; Outstanding Financial Accounting Student: Briana Solorio, Cortland; Outstanding Managerial Accounting Student: Chad Young, Bellwood; Outstanding Microeconomics Student: Kenneth Ferguson, Kingston;

This year, visitors will see some changes in the Veteran’s Room and also a new display on sports in Ogle County over the years. In addition, hundreds of teacher’s record books from Ogle County’s rural schools have been sorted through and shelved and will be available for on-site research during any of our hours.

“Annie� will be performed at Highland

Democrats meet May 10 Ogle County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Byron Public Library, 100 S. Washington St., Byron.

following Saturdays: May 27, June 17, and Sept. 2. Also on June 17, members of the historical society will be conducting walking tours of historic downtown Oregon starting from the grounds of the 1st annual Rockin’ River Fest. These tours will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. and will last about 90 minutes.

Dr. Laurie Borowicz, President of Kishwaukee College, poses with Gabrielle Cultra, Earlville, the College’s nominee to the All-Illinois Academic Team. Photo supplied

2-D Artwork – Eliza Coran, DeKalb, First Place; Ronald Lofton, DeKalb, Second Place; and Ana Gosciejew, Sycamore, Third Place; 3-D Artwork – Barbara Johnson, Sycamore, First Place; Erin Carlson, DeKalb, Second Place; and Sage Gutierrez, DeKalb, Third Place; Photography – Robert Whitten, Genoa, First Place; Devon Buza, Oregon,

Second Place; and Erin Esgar, Rochelle, Third Place; 2017 Outstanding Kamelian Entry – Keegan Callahan, Sycamore. Registration for Summer and Fall 2017 are currently in progress. For more information on enrolling in or registering for classes at Kishwaukee College, contact Enrollment Services at 815-825-9375 or at arr@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.

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Artwork by two Oregon residents is part of Kishwaukee College Art Gallery’s Student Art Show through May 11. The Student Art Show is a juried exhibition of works by students enrolled in art classes during the Spring 2017 semester at Kishwaukee College. The show was juried by Barry Treu, Director of Education at the Freeport Art Museum. The Student Art Show includes works in a variety of media, both 2D and 3D. Local students who have works in the show are: Oregon – Devon Buza and McKenzie Cullen; Rochelle: Cassie Ackland and Alexander Gayton; Awards were announced at an Opening Reception held on April 19. Keegan Callahan, Sycamore, received Best in Show. The Art Gallery hours for Spring 2017 are Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.  – 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.

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– 2 p.m. The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is free and open to the public. For more information on the Student Art Show in the Kishwaukee College Art Gallery, contact Jaime Long, Dean of Arts/ Communications/Social Sciences, at 815-8259364 or at Jaime.long@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.

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Pictured is one of the student works in the show “Trapped in Ice� by Tara Ozehowski (acrylic and oil on canvas), selected as Best Painting/Drawing in show. Photo supplied

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Dog kennel zoning draws a crowd at ZBA hearing From A1 owned by her cousin Angela Shubert. The dog breeding part of her business would remain in Clare, where Hardt and DeCosta reside. Hardt said she breeds French bulldogs, Yorkshire terriers, and schnauzers and sells those puppies as well. She estimated that as many as 115 dogs might be at the Dutch Road location at times, including the puppies for sale, pets owned by her employees, and her own “office dogs.” An employee who lives at the site also has dogs. Three people are employed

full-time by B&C, including Hardt and DeCosta, and four part-time. A Power Point presentation showed operations at the Clare facility and the plans to develop the Dutch Road facility. Hardt told the ZBA that she is licensed and her customers come from all over the U.S. to purchase puppies. She does not sell dogs to pet stores. “I will only sell to individuals,” she said. Hardt read a statement refuting allegations that she runs a puppy mill. Debbie Oracki, Byron, spoke in support of Hardt

Ogle County Animal Control Warden Kevin Christensen, right, and Robert DeCosta, husband of the owner of B&C Kennels, argue over a DeKalb County report during the ZBA hearing on April 27. Photo by Earleen Hinton

and her kennel, after purchasing a puppy there. “We had a great experience with B&C Kennels,” she said. “I can tell she [Christie] loves each and every puppy.” Julie Siemanowski, St. Charles, agreed. She bought a puppy from Hardt and then liked the kennel so much she went to work there for a time. “B&C Kennels is not a puppy store that sells puppies that come from mills,” she asserted. However, others were not so favorable. In fact, Elizabeth DeArvil, Chana, presented the ZBA with a petition opposing the special use signed, she said, by 2,500 Ogle County residents. Hardt’s attorney Diane Elliott, DeKalb, objected to the petition because of its wording, which includes not wanting “puppy mills” in the county. “If you brought that to me, stated like that, I would sign it,” Elliott said. DeArvil said the wording doesn’t specifically say B&C Kennels. “Then what’s the relevance here?” asked another woman. DeArvil asked how breeding puppies can be justified when so many unwanted dogs are euthanized annually.

Bethany Wiltshire, Oregon, questions the owner of the B&C Kennels during the ZBA hearing on April 27. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Bethany Wiltshire, Oregon, questioned Hardt about a complaint that a Boston terrier she sold had brucellosis, a serious and incurable disease that can be spread to humans. Hardt said she obtained the pup from A-1 Kennels, which had received it from a breeder in Mississippi that she no longer uses. The buyer had the dog for some time before the disease was detected, Hardt said, so the origin was in question. Ogle County Animal Control Administrator Tom Champley, a retired Oregon veterinarian, questioned Hardt about a MalteseYorkshire terrier mix puppy that also tested positive for brucellosis. Hardt said the buyer had that dog for two years before the disease was diagnosed.

Champley he believes B&C has sold puppies that have serious, lifelong health issues and encouraged the ZBA to vote against Hardt’s request. “B&C Kennels is not a puppy mill. I’m not saying you are, and I’m not saying A-1 Kennels is,” he said. “But you are a megabreeder.” He said the kennels have too few staff members to adequately care for the number of dogs they have. Stacy McCallen, Leaf River, agreed. “You can’t have 100 puppies and tell me that they are all loved and cared for as they should be,” she said. Veterinarian Patricia Holm, Oregon, said she formerly did veterinary work for B&C and was initially impressed.

However, as time went on, she said, some of the health issues she brought up were ignored. “There were some concerns that were not being addressed,” she said. The request will next go to the Planning & Zoning Committee for its recommendation on May 9, and then to the Ogle County Board for a final decision on May 16. The Regional Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of Hardt’s special use permit on March 23, and the White Rock Township Board also passed a resolution opposing the facility. Earlier in the day April 27, Hardt appeared at a hearing in DeKalb County to request an amendment to her special use permit there.

Farm Bureau awards scholarships to six local students Six area residents have been selected to receive scholarships for furthering their education. Sara Pearson, Abigail Mongan, Addison Wetzel, Sheyania Hughes, Heidi Smith, and Kyle Hemmersbach were all recently named as recipients of scholarships awarded by the Ogle County Farm Bureau this year. Pearson was awarded the Del Flessner Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. This scholarship was created to honor the legacy of long-time Ogle County Farm Bureau Manager Del Flessner.

Pearson is the daughter of Brad and Sheri Pearson, Stillman Valley. She is currently attending Veterinary College at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a 2009 graduate of Stillman Valley High School, and graduated from University of Wisconsin, Platteville, in 2014. Hughes and Smith were named winners of the $1,000 General Farm Bureau Scholarship. Hughes is the daughter of Jerryanne Jacobs, Forreston. She will graduate from Forreston High School this spring and plans to attend Coe College next

fall, majoring in veterinary science and biology. Smith is the daughter of Shane and Noel Smith, Sycamore. She graduated from Sycamore High School in 2015, and currently lives in Oregon and attends school at Highland Community College. She will study Agribusiness at University of Wisconsin, Platteville, next fall. Abigail Mongan was named the recipient of the Don Bybee Memorial Scholarship, sponsored through the generosity of the Bybee Family to honor Bybee for his many years of

service to agriculture in Ogle County. Mongan is the daughter of Dan and Jean Mongan, Oregon. She will graduate from Oregon High School this spring and will continue her studies in Agriculture and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. Addison Wetzel is the recipient of the Mark Detig Memorial Scholarship awarded in the amount of $1,000. This scholarship honors the late Mark Detig for his service to the Ogle County Pork Producers Association and Ogle County agriculture. Wetzel is the daughter of

Gary and Lori Wetzel, Franklin Grove. She will graduate this year from Ashton Franklin Center High School and will go on to attend the Kishwaukee Community College, majoring in Animal Science. Kyle Hemmersbach is the Ag Technology Scholarship winner. The son of Mike and Diane Hemmersbach, Leaf River, he is a 2016 graduate of Byron High School and has continued his studies at Highland Community College, studying Agribusiness. Ogle County Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan said the organization is pleased to

present the scholarships. “We had excellent applicants to choose from, and are very happy with the success of our scholarship program,” he said. “These young men and women are recognized in their communities, their schools and their organizations as leaders and exemplify all the traits and characteristics that will lead to future successes in their studies and careers. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help them pursue their educational goals.” For information on the Ogle County Farm Bureau Scholarship Program call Ron Kern at 815-732-2231.

Look at your tax bill and see how many units of government levy taxes in Oregon. Give this some thought, I am not against a new jail, just not in downtown Oregon. The county has property on Pines Road. I am sure it could be placed there. They transport now, and as for needing a bus to transport, that’s a sales pitch. Remember the city has no one that lives within the city limits on our county board.

If you are concerned please plan on attending the planning commission hearing on Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in the Oregon Coliseum. Let’s make our voices heard. Remember you do vote and you live here. This is a great and beautiful city. Let’s keep it that way. “A beautiful place in the country.” Jim Barnes Oregon City Commissioner

Public Voice tells us, and it was in the aforementioned conversation today that I thought, “Have I told these people of their influence on my life and that Dear Editor, of so many others?” I had a very reflective So, here I am, and let me conversation with a tell you, it’s been a heck of a colleague today and thought school year. it best to put my words into This year, I was asked to action, namely to express my moderate an international gratitude. professional learning I am a high school Spanish network, be a blogger for teacher in Atlanta, born and proficiency-based language raised in Oregon, and was teaching, attend the LILL talking to said colleague conference as an Emerging today about work. Language Leader, and As teachers, we frequently present by invitation at do, and this conversation had three national professional to do with when we decided development events. to be classroom teachers. Recently, I presented I knew from the very at four other teacher moment I started school at conferences and was (then) Jefferson Elementary nominated as a University that I wanted to teach, hands of Georgia 40 Under 40 down, bar none, end of story. alum, all while teaching and That was it for me. I would coaching full-time. go home and play teacher to I think quality teaching my dolls and stuffed animals legacies beget more quality (still my most attentive teaching legacies, and I have class to date, I might add), my own teachers to thank for write them lessons on my their hard work, knowledge, chalkboard, and read books and professionalism. so that I could then ask them I grew up always knowing comprehension questions. what a “good teacher” looks If I wasn’t playing teacher, like because I had one (or I was probably still in a several) every year. school building as my dad, Unfortunately now it Larry McDonald, was an seems we’re in an era of Oregon educator for many teacher-bashing where years. pundits want to say we’re School was my entire overpaid and underworked life, and it wholeheartedly and that they, from their remains as such. talk show chair, can define As a teacher, we never a “good teacher” and a “bad really quite know the sphere teacher.” of our influence, for better I know that my students or worse, unless someone get a quality education from

me each day because I had wonderful models for many years. It is on the shoulders of these model teachers, all but one of whom are retired from District 220, that today’s teachers stand and get to have years as incredible as this one with professional accolades, innumerable moments of joy, and student achievement. To our Ogle-area teachers, past and present: We thank you, we love you, and we appreciate you - your influence and dedication continues to spread. Meredith McDonald White Lawrenceville, Georgia Editor’s note: Meredith McDonald White is a teacher at Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia, part of Gwinnett County Schools. She teaches Spanish and coaches varsity girls golf.

That will make over five city blocks owned by the county within the city limits that no taxes are levied on. So if the taxing bodies need more revenue and need to raise their levy your taxes will definitely go up, because [of] fewer parcels to levy on. The average city block has 10 parcels. Five blocks equals 50 parcels that will not be taxed. Yours will go up with less parcels to divide the levy into.

Property owned by county goes off tax rolls Dear Editor, I am just wondering if the citizens of Oregon realize that the county now owns over four city blocks of property in the city limits of Oregon. If that jail is built on Sixth Street they plan on buying the property on Seventh Street also.

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B&C Kennels attorney Diane Elliott, DeKalb, questions the wording on signed petitions Elizabeth DeArvil, Oregon, presented to ZBA members on April 27. DeArvil said 2,500 people had signed the petitions against the kennel’s request for a special use permit. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Public libraries, school libraries, e-books on all sorts of devices, book stores, and the Little Free Libraries spreading around the world are all ways we can have ready access to books of all kinds. Why is that important? For this month, let’s see why it matters a great deal. For the purpose of this column I will use the word “books” to refer to all kinds of texts including magazines, newspapers, and online materials.

Last month’s column addressed the importance of early literacy. Research shows that children who are read to early and often have an easier time learning to read and are more successful in school. We need to do all we can to be sure that all families have books for their children from birth and beyond. Another reason we want to be sure that all children have access to books is that we must expose them to quality literature of all kinds in order to motivate them to want to learn to read. We have to make reading an inviting, positive experience. We can foster that by reading aloud to them. Passing on the pleasure and power of owning some books of your very own also goes a long way towards creating a love of reading. At some point around second or third grade reading

Oregon-Mt. Morris Beat becomes its own best teacher. The more you read the better you read. The best way to be a better reader is to read a lot and to read a variety of kinds of texts. It is as simple as that. Time spent reading increases school achievement. We must be sure that all families have access to books for their children of all ages. We also want all children to have a variety of books to choose from to support their interests. Books can help us learn about everything! We want to nurture and satisfy children’s natural curiosity and encourage them to learn. Our goal should be to create life-long readers. In order to do that, everyone needs to have access to books. I know you might be thinking about how much we

can learn from the Internet and electronically. That is definitely true. Access to technology and its related literacies is also vital. One thing we need to do in order to help ensure that families have access to books is to support our public and school libraries. Small communities in Illinois are receiving less tax money for many reasons, so less money goes to those agencies that depend on tax money to keep them running. The public library is one of those agencies. School libraries play a key role in getting books into the hands of children during the school year, and they are often the target of budget cuts when funding drops. Look for ways to support our libraries. Access to books matters. It must be as equitable as we can make it, not just for some, but for all.

delights of the yarn. Working on projects can come to a complete halt if someone has a question or a good story to share. If you like a congenial atmosphere to craft and express yourself, be sure to drop in on the Oregon Library’s Knit and Crochet Club.

Sociopaths: How The Baby Boomers Betrayed America by Bruce Cannon Gibney (Non-Fiction 306.0973 GIB) Murder Under The Covered Bridge by Elizabeth Perona (Large Print Mystery) Earthly Remains by Donna Leon (Mystery) Love Songs by Barbara Delinsky (Paperback Fiction) The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis (Large Print Fiction) Called To Justice by Edith Maxwell (Mystery) Fallout by Sara Paretsky (Mystery) A Line Made By Walking by Sara Baume (Fiction) The Promise Girls by Marie Bostwick (Fiction) Composting For Dummies by Cathy Cromell (NonFiction 631.875 CRO) The library is located at 300 Jefferson Street in Oregon. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oregon Library News Oregon Public Library Board of Trustees The Oregon Public Library District’s Board of Trustees would like to invite applicants to serve with them on the board. The appointment to the board of trustees would be for the next two years with the option to run for the seat during the election in April of 2019. The board meets on the third Thursday of the month and would include occasional attendance at library events. Applicants must live within the library district. Deadlines for any applications will be Thursday, May 11. Please contact Library Director Andy Dettman for further details.

comic book stores. It started in 2002 and is coordinated by Diamond Comic Distributors. Adults, parents and kids are invited to stop by the Oregon Public Library on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to select free comic books and promotional items provided by Diamond Comics.

Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 6 Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotion effort by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent

2017 Summer Reading Program Bookmark Contest Congratulations to Tessa Bruns, Brayden Karper, Gabi Chapa, Macauley Heurerman, Cameron Wellman, Dezyrae

National Library Week Book Drawing Congratulations to Audra, Sonya, Mike, Westin, Joyce, Layton, Brody, and Samantha, the lucky winners of the National Library Week Book Drawing. There were over 980 participants! Thank you to everyone who checked out reading material.

Hoffman, Elliot Peeling, Avery Kitzmeller, Gabrielle Babucci, Laylah Burgett, Anna Marquardt, Macklynn Rager, Gregory Gabucci, Lane Halverson, Simona DuPre, Maya Key, Cassie Nyderek, Avery Sellers, Lena Trampel and Madisyn Byerley whose bookmark entries have been selected to be copied, laminated and distributed during the 2017 Summer Reading Program. Thanks again to all who submitted entries...it was a tough choice! 12-24 Month Story Time Club A lap sit story time program for children 12-24 months and their caregivers is offered on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. through May 18. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and movement for babies and parents Story Time (3-6 years old) Story Time continues

through May 18. Stories, crafts, and fun activities start at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the Children’s Area. Library Book Clubs The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. to discuss Little Women by Louise May Alcott. The In-BeTween Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the library to discuss Frindle by Andrew Clements. The 2nd Wednesday Book Club (2WBC) meets Wednesday, June 10, at noon at the library to discuss The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Knit and Crochet Club A friendly and dedicated group meets every Monday evening at 6 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Library. These crafty people share their time and energy with anyone who enjoys the

New Releases The Stranger In The Woods: The Extraordinary Story Of The Last True Hermit by Michael L. Finkel (Non-Fiction 974.1 FIN) Irresistible: The Rise Of Addictive Technology And The Business Of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter (Non-Fiction 302.23 ALT) Homo Deus: A Brief History Of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari (NonFiction 909.83 HAR) The Greatest Story Ever Told--So Far: Why Are We Here? by Lawrence M. Krauss (Non-Fiction 530.11 KRA) A Generation Of

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Above, members of the Oregon High School band practice Monday under the direction of Andy Eckardt. The band and choir took third place in the state in their division in April. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Oregon High School’s band, choir finish third in state Concerts are set for this month Oregon High School’s band and choir brought home a third place trophy at the IHSA’s Organizational Contest in Forreston on April 22, Students brought home third place in the Class B Music Sweepstakes with a total of 765 points. The six ensembles competing consisted of two bands and four choirs: Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Treble Choir, and Bass Choir. Each group earned Superior (Division 1) ratings from each judge at contest. Additionally, these point totals were some of the highest OHS has ever achieved. Two perfect scores were awarded to the Concert Choir and one perfect score was given to the Jazz Choir. The win was a huge surprise to the music department. They scored 465 points at Solo and Ensemble contest, putting them in fourth place.

They then earned the maximum 300 points possible at organizational contest. “It is unusual for a school’s ranking to increase after solo and ensemble contest since there’s a cap on the number of points that can be earned,� said OHS choir director Katie Sheridan. “We had done the best we could do and we were proud to be fourth. The fact that our students performed so well without the expectation of a trophy or high honor makes us incredibly proud.� “It was very rewarding to see the kids so pumped on Monday when they heard the news,� said OHS Band Director Andy Eckardt. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear these award-winning student musicians as they host several end-of-the-year concerts. OES Spring Concert - May 4 The Oregon Elementary School 5th and 6th grade bands and choirs will be performing their spring concert on Thursday, May 4

at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon High School Gym (210 S. 10th St., Oregon off the Jefferson St. entrance). OHS Spring Concert - May 7 The Oregon High School Band and Choir will be performing their Spring Concert on Sunday May 7 at 2 p.m. in the OHS Music Room. The OHS Jazz Band and Jazz Choir will also be performing their annual Jazz Dance in the OHS Music Room at 7 p.m. DLR Spring Oregon High School Band and Choir students Bethany Sulser, left, and Abby Mongan, Concert - May 11 The David L. Rahn Jr. right, hold the third place trophy the band and choir recently won after placing third in High Band and Choir Spring the state contest. Photo by Earleen Hinton Concert will be on Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the DLR Gym (105 W. Brayton Rd. Only $39 a year for subscribers living Mt. Morris). Ogle County! All concerts are free admission with exception to Call Diana at 815-625-3600, ext. 5306. the Jazz Dance, which is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

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Eagle’s Nest Art Group opens art show at Conover The Eagle’s Nest Art Group opened its show on Saturday in the Conover Art Studio and Gallery on April 29. The event included a memorial display of the artwork of the late Lorraine Straw. “We were amazed

at the turnout,” said ENAG member Marsha Behrends. “The crowd was enthusiastic, enjoying the art and the time to visit with fellow art lovers... and stay out of the rain! Lorraine Straw’s friends and family enjoyed meeting the artists she had worked with and

taught, and we enjoyed so much meeting them and sharing our memories of Lorraine.” The silent auction of Harry Nurmet’s floral painting will end on Sunday, May 7 at 4 p.m. and the winner will be announced.

The Eagle’s Nest Art Group opened its show on Saturday in the Conover Art Studio and Gallery on Saturday. The event included a memorial display of the artwork of the late Lorraine Straw. Photo supplied

Perry Straw, the husband of the late Lorraine Straw, greets family and friends at the memorial display of Lorraine’s artwork during the Eagle’s Nest Art Group’s art show at Conover on Saturday. Photo supplied

ENAG to host art workshop class on May 13 in Conover Eagle’s Nest Art Group will host a workshop for the public on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at its second floor Conover Square studio. Anyone interested in learning to use watercolor paints on a textured plaster

surface may join the class. ENAG member Jill Izer will lead the workshop. Participants will be able to complete three or four small pieces during the hour and half session. The cost is $15. All paints, brushes,

prepared plaster surfaces, and clean-up supplies will be provided.

The Family Clothes Closet at Chana United Methodist Church is open the first and third Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. All the clothing is at no cost. Everyone is welcome. The closet is in need of

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Oregon boys third, girls second at county meet By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com In the 44 years of the Ogle County track meet, neither Forreston or Polo boys have ever won the team title. Since joining forces as a coop a few years ago, they came within one point of upending perennial champ Rochelle in 2011. It was another close one this year, with Rochelle holding on for a 123-115 win. Oregon was third with 73 points and Byron next with 61. “Coming in, we knew it would be close,” ForrestonPolo coach Bob Wagner said. “I don’t think we left any point out there and don’t see where we could have picked any more up.” Rochelle coach John Dobbs went into to the meet strategizing points and utilizing an advantage in numbers to win the title for the eighth time in 11 years. A key move was using 1:57 800-meter runner Matthew

Drendel in the sprints instead. “I felt we needed to attack Forreston where they were strong,” Dobbs said. “Plus, Drendel needs speed work to get him ready for state.” That ploy resulted in wins in the 100, 400 and a second in the 200 by Drendel, effectively wiping out any chance F-P had of winning the meet. “At least we made Rochelle nervous,” Wagner said. The Hubs were very nervous after being disqualified in the 400 meters, while F-P’s Mason Wright had won the triple jump in a meet record of 43feet-6 for and Brady Webb went over 20 feet to win the long jump on a single attempt. “I think the Fo-Pos might get us tonight,” said a concerned Hub jumping coach Vic Worthington. Using a strong westerly wind, Wright had a measured jump of 44-7, but scratched by 2-3 inches. AJ Christensen, who was

on two winning relays and won both hurdle events, gave F-P its final lead (100-97) of night with a 41.75 time in the 300. Evan Kelsey, Gavin Fuchs, Cheeseman and Christensen closed the meet out with a decisive win in the 1,600, but Rochelle had already the clinched the team title with a 1-2 finish in the 200 meters. Wright, Fuchs, Kelsey and Reid Taylor made it a third first place in the relays with an 800 win. Oregon got individual titles from Sawyer Foss in the shot put at 47-2 and Ian Hussung over Chase Sarver of Byron in the 800. It was Hussung’s first win over the Tiger distance ace. “Overall, we were a little flat,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. “Hussung had another good meet and another area I was pleased with was our vaulters (Jake Mennen 116, Berto Dominguez 11-0, Conner Hopkins 10-6).” In the girls meet, it was complete domination by Rochelle. The Lady Hubs

had 151 points to 79 each for Byron and Oregon. Forreston-Polo was fourth with 43. Abigail Hopkins led Oregon with a win in the triple jump (32-6) and a pair of seconds in the hurdles. The throwing events were also a boon to Oregon with Ellen Reckamp (92-0) and Meredith Gelander (90-11) going 1-2 in the discus and Gelander tacking on a win the shot put at 33-5. Teddy Beauchem added a fifth in both events. “That’s where we’re the strongest. It’s too bad only two people are scored, because we have a lot of good throwers,” Oregon coach Nick Schneiderman said. Mayra Nava-Motoyl was third in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 runs. Breanna DeHaan took fourth in the 400. Grace Mongan was third in the pole vault. Cythina Nyderek was third in the triple jump and fifth in the 300 hurdles and long jump. Christina Trachina Oregon’s Ellen Reckamp throws the discus at the Ogle added a fifth in the 100 County Meet on Tuesday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Soccer team is preparing for next week’s regional By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com Pending the outcome of Tuesday’s regular-season finale against Stillman Valley, the Oregon girls soccer team sits at 4-11-1 in their first year as a program. “We won games at the beginning of the season and then ran into a tough stretch of games,” coach Seger Larson said. Larson is familiar with how difficult the pilot season of a soccer program can be from his growing up in Shabbona. An older sister played for Indian Creek the first year (2004) they started soccer and Larson recalls they lost every game. Ironically, his Hawks faces his hometown team May 9 at the Byron regional. No. 4 seed Indian Creek and No. 6 Oregon play at 6:30 p.m. with the winner likely facing Byron later in the week. Additionally, Oregon opened up the season against Indian Creek and was on the

Oregon’s MyKenzie Beitel goes for the ball against a Rockford Lutheran player during an April 27 game at Oregon Park West. Photo by Earleen Hinton

losing end of a 4-1 score. “I hope they don’t end up ending our season after giving us a loss to start it,” Larson said.

Indian Creek is down after a strong campaign in 2016. Even with graduation losses, members of this year’s team have the experience of

playing with those girls. “I’m friends with the coach and quite a few of the girls,” said Larson, a 2008 IC grad who was a forward on the

boy’s soccer team and a triple jump state qualifier in track. “They are not more talented than us. The difference is that they are more confident.” A key in that game will be Oregon’s ability to spread the field out. That’s what hurt the Hawks during a two-week stretch mid season when they went scoreless. “We kept getting bunched up and couldn’t pass in the middle,” Larson said. “That’s when I changed the offensive formation Oregon was also hampered by losing goal keeper Katelin Pudlas to a broken toe. But, Larson was pleased with the job done by MyKenzie Beitel. “She stepped in up from the jayvee team to fill in at goal and now is starting at midfield,” Larson said. The leader on defense has been junior Alyssa Theisen, who played on the boys team in the fall. “She’s kept us in a lot of games,” Larson said. “We might be winless without her.”

Another player mentioned by Larson that shows promise is freshman Olivia Lambrigtsen. “She hasn’t scored yet, but she’s had opportunities,” Larson said. Larson is satisfied with the team attitude and effort shown by all the players. “The strong point of the team is its willingness to learn and ask questions,” Larson said. “Even when they are down, they don’t give up.” The Hawks own one conference win, against Mendota. “One difference between working with the boys and the girls is more time is spent on teaching the girls,” Larson said. “The boys had an advantage of being in an established program. Having finished our first year definitely will lay the groundwork for next year for the girls.” Oregon fell to Rockford Lutheran 8-1 on April 27. Kelsey Handschuh scored the lone goal.

Strong showing by F-P, Oregon at Hawk Classic By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com It was a strong showing by the Forreston-Polo and Oregon boys track teams at the 41st Annual Art Carlson Hawk Classic on April 28. Rockford Christian, who did not score a single point when it first entered the meet a couple decades ago, were champions with 113 points, followed by defending champ Forreston-Polo with 84 and third-place Oregon at 76. Among the 20 teams competing, the Hawks and F-P finished ahead of 2A Rochelle and traditional stalwarts Sterling Newman, Lena-Winslow, Winnebago and Erie-Prophetstown. “We ran phenomenal,” Oregon coach Jim Spratt said. F-P coach Bob Wagner was just happy to head home injury free, something that has plagued the program the last year or so. “After a cold night like this, it’s good to get out healthy,” Wagner said. F-P was missing Brady Webb due to a hip problem,

likely losing 10 points in the long jump and possibly more in the sprint relays, but that wouldn’t have been enough to challenge Rockford Christian. Hurdler AJ Christensen did his part by winning both the 110 highs and 300 intermediates. He also ran a leg on the third-place 400 and second-place 1,600 relays. The other F-P first place came from Mason Wright, who is unofficially ranked as the No. 3 triple jumper in Class 1A. Wright passed on his final jump and settled for a 42-7 effort. Teammate Reid Taylor was right behind at 40-10, giving F-P 18 points in one event. “Our jumpers, hurdlers and relays did a nice job for us,” Wagner said. Christian Groenewold added a fourth in the high jump with a 5-10 clearance, only two inches out of first. Hunter Daws backed up Christensen with medals in both hurdle races. F-P placed in all four relays, with Christensen, Mathew Cheeseman, Evan Kelsey and Gavin Fuchs capping the meet off with a 3:33 in the

Oregon’s Sawyer Foss throws the shot at the Art Carlson Hawk Classic on Friday. Photo by Earleen Hinton

1,600 relay, good for second place and solidifying its runnerup finish in the team competition over Oregon, which dropped the baton. Sawyer Foss led Oregon with 18 team points. He won the discus (145 feet) by nearly 20 feet and added a second in the shot put. “After losing two statecaliber throwers, Foss has

really stepped up and is having a great year,” Spratt said. “He’s the type of kid who will do anything for you. He’d even try pole vaulting is I asked him to.” The most exciting event for Oregon was the 800 meters between Ian Hussung and Matt Drendel of Rochelle. Hussung took the lead on the final lap and held it until

Drendel made a move on the straightaway. It was senior versus junior and the senior Drendel simply powered by Hussung for the narrow 1:57.75 to 1:58.42 win. Afterwards, both runners embraced and basked in the glow of nearly breaking the meet record. “That was a great effort by Ian,” Spratt said. Other second places on the track came from Andrew Newman in both hurdle races and Caleb Mennen in the 400. About the only aspect of the meet Spratt was disappointed in was a botched handoff between those two seniors in the 1,600 relay. Ironically, both Newman and Mennen had the experience of running that event in the state finals. “Better to have it happen how instead of downstate,” Spratt said. Still, those two plus Alex Sitze and Hussung took fifth with a 3:38 clocking. ErieProphetstown won the event with the only meet record of the night, 3:26.86. Hussung, Skylar Carlson, Mike Bower and Ryan

Lazansky ran 8:36 for third in the 3,200 relay, with the same four kids from E-P winning that also in 8:10. F-P got a fourth from Jake Simpson, Chris Rademacher, Evan Kelsey and Mathew Cheeseman in the 3,200. Cheeseman came back for fourth (53.62) in the 400. A fourth place in the 300 hurdles by Devin DeHaan made it F-P and Oregon for the four of the first five places. Chris Ahlers of Newman nearly broke the meet record in the 3,200 with a time of 9:31 and then came back and barely lost at the finish line to Riley Wells of RC in a race reminiscent of Hussung and Drendel. Overall, the field events did not match up to the action on the track, but the cold and windy weather may have been a contributing factor. Conner Hopkins of Oregon added a third in the pole vault with a personal best of 10-6 on a new pole. This Saturday, Oregon travels to Lisle to defend its team title at the Carlin Nalley Invitational.

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Seniors on OHS’ first girls soccer team are honored Senior members of Oregon High School’s first girls soccer team where honored April 27. Domenica DuPre Parents: John & Brunna DuPre. This is Domenica’s first and only year to play soccer. Her other high school activities have included cheerleading, student council and school musicals. After graduation, Domenica will be moving with her family to Minnesota. Taylor Egan Parents: Sherri Egan and Scott Kessler. Taylor played soccer one year when she was in kindergarten and this was her first year on varsity. Her other high school activities have included student council, National Honor Society, Key Club, school musicals, volleyball, softball and she has held class officer positions. After graduation, Taylor will be pursuing a business degree at the University of Denver. Kelsey Handschuh Parents: Ed and Kelly Handschuh. Kelsey played park district soccer for eight years and this was her first

year on varsity. Her other high school activities have included band, choir, student council, National Honor Society, school musicals, Drama Club, cross country, track, Rockford Symphony Youth Choir and she has held class officer positions. After graduation, Kelsey will be pursuing a double major in business and accounting at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Allyse Ketter Parents: Brian & Tina Ketter. Allyse played park district soccer for six years and this was her first year on varsity. Allyse’s other high school activities have included volleyball, basketball, track, student council, key club, international club, National Honors Society, band, school musicals and she volunteered at summer camps. After graduation, Allyse will be pursuing a Public

Relations degree at Illinois State University. Alexandra Ocampo Parents: Erika Carreno. Alexandra played seven years in park district soccer, two years on the high school JV team and one year on the varsity team. Alex’s other high school activities have included health careers club, golf, poms and track. After graduation, Alex plans to further her education

in a health care career. Haylie Rorbeck Parents: Jeff & Gerianne Rorbeck. Haylie played one season of soccer in kindergarten and this was her first year on the high school team. Her other high school activities included student council, key club, volleyball, track, National Honor Society and the school musical. After graduation, Haylie plans to study Speech

Senior members of Oregon High School’s first girls soccer team pose for a photo with their parents prior to Senior Night on April 27. Pictured, left to right, are: Domenica DuPre, parents John and Brunna Dupre; Taylor Egan, Sherri Egan and Scott Kessler; Kelsey Handschuh, Ed and Kelly Handschuh; Allyse Ketter, Brian and Tina Ketter; Alexandra Ocampo, Erika Carreno; Haylie Rorbeck, Jeff and Gerianne Rorbeck; Cinja Schendel, host parents Ken and Tami Templeton; Ashley Throw, Christopher and Jessica Throw; and Maria Tranchina, Sal and Susie Tranchina. Photo supplied

Language Pathology. Cinja Schendel Her host parents are Ken and Tami Templeton. Cinja is an exchange student from Germany and she has never played soccer before but spent many years in Germany playing handball. During her exchange year here in Oregon, Cinja has been involved in cross country and basketball. Cinja’s plans for the future include training to be a police officer back in Germany. Ashley Throw Parents are Christopher and Jessica Throw. This was Ashley’s first year playing soccer. Her other high school activities included band and health careers club. Her plans for the future include attending Sauk Valley College. Maria Tranchina Parents: Sal and Susie Tranchina. This is Maria’s first year playing soccer. Her other high school activities included student council, National Honors Society, key club, school musicals and plays and cheerleading. After graduation, Maria will be attending Loyola University where she will study international business.

Sports Column Enough with the NFL draft circus already By Andy Colbert acolbert@oglecounty news.com This week’s column will attempt to intersect the NFL draft, high school senior college athletic signings and a shortage of skilled laborers. Please bear with me. The last few days, and actually weeks leading up to it, have seen an oversaturation of coverage on the NFL draft. Mock drafts, in-depth analysis, player ratings and media grades of each team’s selections make all of this mind numbing. There is even a host city for the draft, Philadelphia, turned into a genuine NFL circus for its hardcore fans

and troop of media members, neither of whom with much of a grasp on predicting how good or bad these draft picks will be. Everybody seems to be an expert on it, but even NFL general managers struggle plotting the future. Ask Sean Considine about this. The Byron resident was not even drafted, but managed to have a successful NFL career, culminating in a Super Bowl appearance. The same applied to his college career. Not widely recruited, Sean was a walkon at Iowa and ended up as a key contributor for the Hawkeyes. The point is that too much is made of trying to predict the future athletic success. It is an unscientific exercise and completely wacko at the NFL level. Instead of being content to live in the moment, there has become a need to project into the future and glamorize the

process. This influence has filtered down to the matriculation of high school athletics to college. Or, maybe it works both ways. The last few years, newspapers have been littered with announcements of college athletic signings. Public relations wings of high school athletics department pump out news releases of any kid going on to play a sport, no matter at what level. Often, a photo op is made available, with mom and dad, the college coach and maybe a cake and balloons. When I was in high school, this was not done nor considered newsworthy. Like the NFL draft, it is an exercise in pomp. The worst are letter-of-intent signings for D-I football and basketball players, already pampered to excess. College boosters, coaches

and the media are beholden to these young kids and if that is part of being a grown up, count me out. Also count me out of the run-of-the-mill athletic signings. It’s nice that kids in America have the chance play sports in college, unlike their peers in foreign countries, but it’s no more necessary to make the grand announcement of where little Johnny or Janie is going to than it is for all the ballyhoo in the NFL draft. Let’s Cover Academics Here’s a proposal to my newspaper buddies. How about we give as much attention to academic matriculation from high school to college as we do for sports? For every sports signing mentioned, how about publishing a commensurate academic scholarship. Besides, those with a penchant for academic

pursuits will be more beneficial to society than what collegiate sport contributes. What of the kid that had a successful sports career, but chooses not to play in college, or for that matter, not even go to college (gasp)? If that individual decides to learn a trade and becomes an electrician, plumber, bricklayer, truck driver, welder, diesel mechanic, roofer, etc., I’m more excited about that than someone going on to play sports in college. The infrastructure in this country, both residential and commercial, is in danger of further collapse due to lack of workers. We need young people learning to fill these roles more than we do those playing sports. I applaud all high school seniors, be it those that will play college sports, those that hit the books and those that choose to learn a trade.

But, let’s not fall all over ourselves giving adulation to those going on to play sports over the brainiacs or the ones laboring to build and fix things. After all, how could the NFL draft be conducted without someone constructing the temporary headquarters in Philadelphia.?

Forreston Junior High 3:05.42 10. Kobe Southerland – Forreston Junior High 3:38.48 800 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 1:53.86 (Kristeean Zavala, Daniel Dominguez, Kenton Comer, Dre Smith) 3. Forreston Junior High (A) 2:13.05 (Owen Greenfield, Michael Taylor, McKeon McClain, Matthew Beltran) 6. Mt. Morris Rahn (B) 2:27.50 (Zachary Cox, Ethan George, Nicholas MeivesWylie, Ashton Persinger) 400 Meter Dash 1. Daniel Dominquez – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:05.31 2. Isaac Brooks – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:06.12 3. Josef Gelander – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:14.95 5. Zachary Cox – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:20.41 8. Dylan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 1:21.74 1600 Meter Run 1. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 5:34.88 3. Kenton Comer – Mt. Morris Rahn 5:51.07 7. Ethan George – Mt. Morris Rahn 7:14.44 8. Cole Becker – Forreston Junior High 7:42.94 200 Meter Dash 1. Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 25.94 7. Issac Brooks – Mt. Morris Rahn 29.53 10. Josef Gelander – Mt. Morris Rahn 30.54 11. McKeon McClain – Forreston Junior High 31.69 12. Issac Reber – Mt. Morris Rahn 31.86 1600 Meter Relay

1 Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 4:40.65 (Kristeean Zavala, Daniel Dominguez, Kenton Comer, Jokiah Sewell) Shot Put 3. Issac Reber – Mt. Morris Rahn 29’04” 7. Ryan Norris – Forreston Junior High 22’10” 9. Cole Becker – Forreston Junior High 22’05” 10. Carter Daws – Forreston Junior High 21’08” 11. Jonathan Kobler – Forreston Junior High 21’06” Discus 1. Kenton Comer – Mt. Morris Rahn 74’ 5. Jokiah Sewell – Mt. Morris Rahn 64’01” 6. Ashton Persinger – Mt. Morris Rahn 63’04” 9. Ryan Morris – Forreston Junior High 58’06” 11. CarterDaws – Forreston Junior High 58’05” Long Jump 1. Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 17’82.00” 4. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 13’08.5” 8. Josef Gelander – Mt. Morris Rahn 12’01.5” 10. Issac Brooks – Mt. Morris Rahn 11’09” 11. Dylan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 11’04.00” High Jump 3. Daniel Dominquez – Mt. Morris Rahn 4’02.02” 5. Michael Taylor – Forreston Junior High 4’02.01” 9. McKeon McClain – Forreston Junior High 3’10.00” 10. Ethan George – Mt. Morris Rahn 3’10.00” 15. Daemyn Heslop – Forreston Junior High 3’06.00”

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Junior High Track Results Oregon Boys Meet April 24 8th Grade Boys Team Results 1. Mt. Morris 81; 2. Dixon Reagan 50; 3. Forreston Junior High 44; 4. Pecatonica Middle School 36 200 Meter Hurdles 1. Austin Ebert - Mt. Morris Rahn 30.02 2. Brody Massolie – Mt. Morris Rahn 35.15 400 Meter Relay 1. Forreston Junior High (A) 52.64 (Ethan Greenfield, Curtis Akins, Jordan Neushwander, Jaxon Shuey) 3. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 55.20 (Jarrett Dietrich, Anjel Chavez, Connor Harshman, Owen James) 5. Mt. Morris Rahn (B) 58.92 (Riley Benton, Jed Bothe, Adam Glendenning, Brody Massolie) 110 Meter Hurdles 1. Austin Ebert – Mt. Morris Rahn 16.58 2. Ethan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 16.91 5. Brody Massolle – Mt. Morris Rahn 19.58 6. Curtis Akins – Forreston Junior High 19.71 100 Meter Dash 1. Gatlin Good – Mt. Morris Rahn 11.80 2. Jordan Neushwander – Forreston Junior High 12.35 3. Jaxon Shuey – Forreston Junior High 12.59 4. Wylee Rice – Mt. Morris Rahn 12.84 5. Ethan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 12.89 800 Meter Dash

1. Cayden Shelton – Forreston Junior High 2:21.55 3. Ryan Hussung – Mt. Morris Rahn 2:35.71 8. Gavin Bradshaw – Mt. Morris Rahn 2:56.84 11. Jace Engbert – Forreston Junior High 3:15.20 800 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 1:48.98 (Devan Kenerson, Wylee Rice, Andrew Herbst, Gatlin Good) 3. Mt. Morris Rahn (B) 2:08.25 (Riley Benton, Jed Bothe, Jarrett Dietrich, Adam Glendenning) 400 Meter Dash 2. Deven Kennerson – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:04.53 3. Ryan Hussung – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:05.11 7. Owen James – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:06.98 8. Ethan Cain – Forreston Junior High 1:11.02 10. Gavin Bradshaw – Mt. Morris Rahn 1:23.67 1600 Meter Run 1. Ryan Hussung – Mr. Morris Rahn 5:32.61 2. Cayden Shelton – Forreston Junior High 5:44.84 6. Connor Harshman – Mt. Morris Rahn 6:18.89 9. Jace Engbert – Forreston Junior High 6:59.61 200 Meter Dash 1. Gatlin Good – Mt. Morris Rahn 24.41 2. Jaxon Shuey – Forreston Junior High 26.01 3. Jordan Neushwander – Forreston Junior High 26.16 9. Jarrett Dietrich – Mt. Morris Rahn 30.74 10. Riley Benton – Mt. Morris Rahn 32.83 1600 Meter Relay

1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 4:27 (Austin Ebert, Wylee Rice, Andrew Herbst, Gatlin Good) Shot Put 2. Anjel Chavez – Mt. Morris Rahn 37’01” 4. Jed Bothe – Mt. Morris Rahn 32’02” 5. Owen James – Mt. Morris Rahn 32’01” 6. Curtis Akins – Forreston Junior High 31’06” 9. Adam Glendenning – Mt. Morris Rahn 26’09” Discus 1. Anjel Chavez – Mt. Morris Rahn 116’ 4. Curtis Akins – Forreston Junior High 68’02” 5. Ryan Hussung – Mt. Morris Rahn 67’03” 7. Jed Bothe – Mt. Morris Rahn 62’ 9. Connor Harshman – Mt. Morris Rahn 54’03” Long Jump 1. Wylee Rice – Mt. Morris Rahn 17’ 2. Jaxon Shuey – Forreston Junior High 16’02” 5. Ethan Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 15’02” 8. Jordan Neushwander – Forreston Junior High 14’ 9. Jarrett Dietrich – Mt. Morris Rahn 13’04” High Jump 4. Ethan Cain – Forreston Junior High 4’06.03” 6. Deven Kennerson – Mt. Morris Rahn 4’06.01” 8. Cayden Shelton – Forreston Junior High 4’04” 9. Brody Massolle – Mt. Morris Rahn 4’02” 7th Grade Boys Team Results 1. Dixon Readoan 83; 2. Mt. Morris Rahn 80.50; 3. Pecatonica Middle School 28.50; 4. Forreston Junior

High 20 200 Meter Hurdles 1. Kristeean Zavala – Mt. Morris Rahn 30.54 5. Ryan Morris – Forreston Junior High 34.32 6. Michael Taylor – Forreston Junior High 37.37 8. Carter Daws – Forreston Junior High 40.48 10. Daemyn Heslop – Forreston Junior High 42.69 400 Meter Relay 1. Mt. Morris Rahn (A) 56.02 (Isaac Brooks, Jokiah Sevell, Josef Gelander, Issac Reber) 5. Forreston Junior High (A) 1:05.23 (Owen Greenfield, Jacob Fiorello, Matthew Beltran, Aaron Anderson) 100 Meter Hurdles 1. Kristeean Zavala – Mt. Morris Rahn 18.75 2. Matthew Beltran – Forreston Junior High 18.95 7. Ryan Morris – Forreston Junior High 20.67 8. Carter Daws – Forreston Junior High 23.65 11. Daemyn Heslop – Forreston Junior High 25.35 100 Meter Dash 1 Dre Smith – Mt. Morris Rahn 12.20 4. Isaac Reber – Mt. Morris Rahn 13.72 6. Ashton Persinger – Mt. Morris Rahn 13.87 8. McKeon McClain – Forreston Junior High 14.34 10. Owen Greenfield – Forreston Junior High 14.44 800 Meter Run 1. Jokiah Sewell – Mt. Morris Rahn 2:35.24 2. Jacob Fiorello – Forreston Junior High 2:37.94 6. Daemyn Heslop –

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Above, soil judging team members take samples from one of the soil pits on land owned by the Nachusa Grasslands. Below, they work on identifying the soil types. The judging competition was hosted by Northern Illinois University. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Mud, cold fails to deter participants in soil contest From A1 contest, she said, the teams first had to qualify at regional level. “These are the best of the best soil judges in the country,” she said. NIU Assistant Professor of Geology Mike Konen, who coordinated the contest, said the individual competition was held April 27 at the Grasslands, and the team competition was on April 28 near Kirkland. The contest sites are kept secret, he said, until the team actually arrive to compete. Fuger said participants examine the texture, color, and structure of each horizon, or layer, to determine its type and what it can be used for. They are expected to identify, evaluate, classify, and describe three soil profiles using only their memories, experience, and a chart. “They do that just by rubbing soil between their fingers,” Fuger said. The teams arrived the previous weekend to begin practicing for the contest. Konen said practices were done at six other sites around the area. The persistent rain meant the pits were muddy at best

2017 Final Overall Contest Results Overall Team 1. University of Maryland 2. Kansas State University 3. University of Wisconsin-Platteville 4. Purdue University 5. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Top Individuals 1. Kristine Persing, Maryland 2. Erin Bush, Kansas State 3. Stephanie Duston, Virginia Tech 4. Dan Brumm, UW-Platteville 5. Philip Schwartz, Maryland Group Judging 1. Oklahoma State 2. Kansas State 3. Utah State 4. University of Maryland 5. Bloomsburg University and held puddles of water in some places. “It went well. It was a little cold and breezy, but the kids toughed it out,” Konen said. Brittany Gentry and Skye Roberts, both seniors and alternates on the University of Tennessee team took a break Thursday afternoon from the wet and cold to relax and get some lunch, prepared by Oregon PowerHouse BBQ. “We’re really just trying to learn about the soil and its uses,” Roberts explained. Gentry said soil study is a mesh of agriculture and

Regions for Soil Contest Region 1: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Hampshire, Ohio, Maine, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, Vermont Region 2: Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Puerto Rico, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky Region 3: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana Region 4: Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma Region 5: Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota Region 6: Alaska, California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico Region 7: Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

engineering. “We determine what can you use it for. Can you put a road on top of it? Is it good for a septic field?” she said. Both women were surprised by the quality and rich black color of the soil on the nutrient rich, restored prairie. “I might want to move up here because the soil is so pretty,” joked Gentry, whose family raises black angus beef cattle in Tennessee. “The soil is better here for row crops than at home.” Roberts agreed. “The soils are so nice,” she said.

“They have so much organic matter.” The contest, which was begun in 1961, is hosted by a different college or university each year. The host school may not participate. The U.S. is divided into seven regions for the contest, which includes Puerto Rico. Bill Kleiman, restoration project director at Nachusa Grasslands, said he was pleased to support NIU as it hosted the event. The field where the pits were located has not yet been restored, but is currently rented for crops.

The 4,000 acre Grasslands is owned by The Nature Conservancy and consists of remnant prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. Habitat at the site, which lies on South Lowden Road in Ogle and Lee Counties,

is being restored to create on of the largest and most biologically diverse grassland in the state.

an investigation, John P. Nichols, 50, Holcomb, was arrested on an Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Nichols was additionally charged with driving while license suspended and cited for having an expired registration after it was determined he had driven to the pub.

Christopher posted $195 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court again. Timothy Alba, 32, Polo, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Alba posted $917 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court again.

Bison were introduced to some areas of the preserve in the fall of 2015.

Sheriff Arrests April 25 At approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 8000 block of North Illinois 2 to a report of a motorcycle accident. Upon further investigation it was learned that William Wise Jr., 51, Rockford, was traveling north on Illinois 2 when he drove off the roadway and into the eastbound ditch. The motorcycle traveled approximately 305 feet in the ditch before striking a tree. Wise was later pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ogle County Coroner’s Office. Ogle County Deputies were assisted on scene by the Byron Police Department and Byron Fire Department. The accident remains under investigation. April 26 Veronica K. Lucas, 36, Rockford, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Her full cash bond was set at $2,213.54 pending an April 27 court appearance. At 7:07 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on I39 mile marker 98 for a registration violation. After a short investigation, deputies arrested Brian Horton, 40, Iowa City, Iowa, on an outstanding warrant out of Peoria County

for possession of drug equipment. Horton was also charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, felony driving while license revoked and attempted obstruction of justice. Horton received citations for not having insurance and improper display of registration. Horton was transported to the Ogle County Jail pending an April 27 court appearance. April 27 William Kidd, 30, Rockford, was arrested for driving while license revoked. Kidd was held in lieu of bond at the Ogle County Jail. April 28 Brandy Berg, 36, Warrenville, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Berg’s full cash bond was set at $2,164.18 pending a May 22 court appearance. Randy Nambo, 27, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Nambo’s full cash bond was set at $1,176 full cash for bond pending a May 22 court appearance. Justin McGuire, 24, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. McGuire posted $175 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court again.

Kendall Jones, 32, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Jones posted $100 as a full cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22. Thomas Scheu, 52, Ashton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Scheu post $696 as a full cash bond and was scheduled to appear in court on May 1. Casimir Williams, 19, Dalton, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for home invasion. Williams’ bond was set at $500,000 (10%) pending a May 5 court appearance. Steven Lawnicki, 30, (no town listed) was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Lawnicki post $701 as a full cash bond and does not have to appear in court at a later date. At approximately 7 p.m., deputies responded to a one-vehicle rollover

accident in the 10,000 block of Illinois North Illinois 2. After an investigation, it was determined that the sole occupant of the vehicle, Jordan P. Branning, 21, Oregon, was southbound when he drove off the roadway and rolled over in the ditch. As a result of the accident Branning was arrested for driving while under the Influence of alcohol. Branning was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he posted bond and is due to appear in Ogle County Court on a later date. Deputies responded to a disturbance at 211 Caroline Street, Holcomb. After an investigation, Aaron Harvey, 27, Holcomb, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Harvey was transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond. At approximately 3:56 p.m., deputies conducted a warrant check on a subject at King’s Pub, 322 Linn Street, Kings. After

April 30 At approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies along with the Oregon Fire Department responded to the area of Harmony and Ridge Road for a one-vehicle accident where the vehicle involved had struck a telephone phone pole. After a short investigation Matthew Stevens, 19, Oregon, was placed under arrest for zero tolerance. He was taken to the Ogle County Jail where he was given an I bond. Anissa Christopher, 47, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

May 1 Nathan Millard, 25, Polo, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear . His full cash bond was set at $1,456. Millard was issued a recognizance bond and released. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 22. Deputies responded to a disturbance in Mt. Morris Estates, 3747 West Illinois 64. After an investigation, it was learned that Gaige Lozdoski, 19, Mt. Morris, had battered a male from Byron and another juvenile male from Stillman Valley. Lozdoski was taken into custody and transported to the Ogle County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

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Obituary Avis J. Donahue Avis J. Donahue, 92, longtime Oregon resident, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. She was born on Nov. 7, 1924 in Rapatee, the daughter of Gilbert V. and Mayme I. (Bell) Dikeman. She married John R. Donahue on Jan. 19, 1946 in Peoria; he died on May 4, 1981. Avis was a graduate of Peoria High School and worked at Caterpillar while in her 20s. She was also employed as a bookkeeper at Warmolts Clinic in Oregon. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon and involved in its religious education program. Avis was an avid crossword puzzle solver and reader and enjoyed gardening but was mostly involved in helping her family wherever and whenever needed. She is survived by her sons, Terry (Jeanne) Donahue, German Town Hills, Jim (Mary) Donahue, Peoria, and Pat (Chris) Donahue, Oregon; daughters, Elizabeth (Steven) Shaffer, Sparland, and Mary (Michael) Johnson, Brevard, North Carolina; daughterin-law, Debbie Donahue, Anchorage, Alaska; 15

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grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. She was also predeceased by her parents; son, Dennis Donahue; one brother; and two sisters. Christian Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon with Rev. Joseph Naill and Rev. Richard Kramer cocelebrating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Oregon. Visitation was held on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, Oregon. Memorials in Avis’s name may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon or Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Visit www. farrellhollandgale.com to leave condolences.

Stillman Bank partnered in this year’s Money Smart Week held April 22-29. More than 60 free classes, seminars and activities were planned throughout northern Illinois. Stillman Bank held Stillman Bank Vice President Jeffrey Hartle offers information during one of the bank’s two retirement planning recent retirement planning seminars. Photo supplied desserts and a visit to the seminars with almost 40 income levels and covers all facets of personal finance Mitchell Park Horticultural people in attendance. from establishing a budget Domes. Money Smart Week Next on the schedule is a was started by the Federal to first-time home buying to First State Bank Shannon- Mississippi River adventure Reserve Bank of Chicago estate planning. Carroll has on Tuesday, July 18 and Stillman Bank has been a Polo-Lake and is designed to help planned some days of fun Wednesday, July 19. consumers better manage participant since the effort and adventure and invites the began in the Rockford area Travel with First State their personal finances. public to take part. Bank Shannon-Polo-Lake Hundreds of organizations in 2008. They plan a trip Milwaukee Carroll on Wednesday, Dec. This year’s retirement across the country now participate in the annual planning seminars were held on Wednesday, June 7 for 6 to enjoy a light-hearted event. These organizations in Byron and Rockford and a guided tour of the Tripoli holiday musical comedy, include businesses, financial were presented by Stillman Shrine fashioned after the Taj “ELF the Musical” playing at institutions, schools, Bank Vice President & Mahal, then travel through Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse libraries, non-profits, Trust Officer, David Bogner the Third Ward, celebrating in Rock Island. This musical is a fungovernment agencies and the and Vice President, Jeffrey in Milwaukee’s Irish past. This ethnic tour and lunch filled, family-friendly Hartle. media. They helped provide will continue through the production that tells the story These groups come to important Wisconsin Cheese Mart, of Buddy, a young orphan, together once a year to answers regarding followed by a generous who mistakenly crawls into stress the importance of questions meal at the Polonez Polish Santa’s bag of gifts and is financial literacy, inform preparing for retirement. transported to the North Polo. For more information restaurant. consumers about where they After lunch, the tour All of these trips are open Stillman Bank’s can get help and provide about free educational seminars products and services, visit continues along Milwaukee’s to the public. Call Jo Miller at Lake Michigan waterfront up the First State Bank, Shannon and activities throughout the www.stillmanbank.com. to the East Side. location at 815-864-2111 To learn more about week. The day will end with a for more information and to Money Smart Week, visit Programming is offered stop at a local chocolatier for make reservations. to all demographics and www.moneysmartweek.org. a tour and tasting of chocolate

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Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity. April 24 At 5:24 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of Fourth Street and Washington Street involving a 2007 Mercury driven by Cassandra N. Hall, 22, Polo, and a 2013 Chevrolet driven by Jessica N. Burchfield, 26, Mt. Morris. Hall was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. At 10:33 p.m., police issued a trailer parked in the 700 block of Jefferson Street a citation for violating the truck, tractor, and trailer ordinance.

April 25 Robert B. Schaer, 41, Rockford, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. for driving while license suspended. Schaer was transported to the Ogle County jail. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. April 28 Malik J. Lindsey, 19, Dixon, was issued a citation at 6:39 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. This violation occurred in the 100 block of North Fourth Street. Brandynn D. Jordan, 20, Oregon, was arrested at 9:14 p.m. on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Jordan was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

April 29 Parker R. Carr, 16, Oregon, was issued a citation at 12:11 a.m. for not having a valid driver’s license. This violation occurred at the intersection of Depot Street and Monroe Street. At 8:26 a.m., police investigated a car vs. building traffic crash at 1302 Pines Road involving a 2014 Subaru driven by Doris V. Bolhous, 78, Oregon. No citations were issued. At 10:19 p.m., police issued a trailer parked at the intersection of North Sixth Street and Illinois Street a citation for violating the truck, tractor, and trailer ordinance. April 30 At 1:41 a.m., police investigated

a two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred in the South Fifth Street parking lot, involving a 1999 Plymouth driven by Hope V. Croegaert, 16, Oregon, and a 2004 Ford driven by Dillon E. Dixon, 18, Oregon. No citations were issued. At 8:44 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 500 block of South Second Street resulting in the arrest of Hannah E. Ellison, 23, Oregon, for obstructing a police officer. John A. Hitchcock, 34, Oregon, was also arrested for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. Both Ellison and Hitchcock were transported to the Ogle County Jail. Three parking tickets and six verbal/written warnings were issued from April 24-30.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. General calls for service through dispatch April 24-30 Checking a Subject/Vehicle.......6 Citizen Complaints....................6 Animal Complaint......................1 Ordinance Violations..................2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem....3 Disturbance / Domestic..............6 Assist EMS / Other Department......................3 Alarm Response / Open Door or Window...............1 Lockout Vehicle/Building..........3 911 Hang-up / Open Line..........4 Traffic Stops..................................13

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court. The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine. Antwon M. Woodson, 24, Polo, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 27, 2017 (Aug. 15, 2016) dismissed. Kassandra J. Dilbeck, 20, Oregon, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 27, 2017 (Nov. 5, 2016) dismissed. Kasandra J. Starr, 20, Mt. Morris, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 27, 2017 (March 11, 2017) dismissed. Kassandra J. Dilbeck, 20, Oregon, driving 21-25 mph above limit, April 27, 2017 (Dec. 9, 2016) dismissed.

Laverne T. Johnson, 19, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 26, 2017 (Dec. 26, 2016) dismissed. Kaylen S. Fetherston, 19, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 26, 2017 (Dec. 31, 2016) dismissed. Nathaniel R. Gilmore, 27, Stillman Valley, failure to notify damage to an unattended vehicle, April 27, 2017 (Jan. 21, 2017) dismissed. Kassandra J. Dilbeck, 20, Oregon, operating motor vehicle with registration suspended, April 27, 2017 (Jan. 24, 2016) dismissed. Cheyenne N. Owens, 20, Byron, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 24, 2017 (March 2, 2017) dismissed. Tyler S. Bunting, 26, Leaf River, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 26, 2017

(March 18, 2017) $120. Jacob J. King, 18, Mt. Morris, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 26, 2017 (March 17, 2017) dismissed. Michael R. Riffle, 35, Leaf River, operating uninsured motor vehicle, April 25, 2017 (March 10, 2017) dismissed. Jessica L. Bridwell, 16, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 26, 2017 (March 22, 2017) $190. Tracy L. Lovgren, 47, Stillman Valley, electronic communications device, April 25, 2017 (March 21, 2017) $120. Herbert M. Olujic, 64, Mt. Morris, driving 11-14 mph above limit, April 24, 2017 (March 16, 2017) amount not given. Mason J. Snodgrass, 17, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 26, 2017 (March 25, 2017) $195. Kassidi La Cheeseman,

16, Polo, driving 21-25 mph above limit, April 26, 2017 (March 18, 2017) $215. Ray F. McCracken IV, 35, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 24, 2017 (March 26, 2017) $120. Leslie W. Taylor, 78, Oregon, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 24, 2017 (March 25, 2017) $120. Kendra L. Sacia, 45, Leaf River, electronic communications device, April 24, 2017 (March 24, 2017) $120. Alexis M. Beckman, 17, driving 11-14 mph above limit, April 24, 2017 (March 22, 2017) $150. Damien W. Campbell, 26, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 26, 2017 (March 29, 2017) $120. Matthew V. Keller,

19, Byron, registration expiration/1st & 2nd, April 24, 2017 (March 29, 2017) $120. Sean W. Kessler, 22, Mt. Morris, driving 21-25 mph above limit, April 26, 2017 (March 30, 2017) $140. Sean W. Kessler, 22, Mt. Morris, improper display of registration plate/decal/1st & second, April 26, 2017 (March 30, 2017) dismissed. Dustin N. Garcia, 27, Mt. Morris, disregarding stop sign, April 26, 2017 (April 3, 2017) $120. Daniel R. Dawson III, 17, Byron, unlicensed, April 24, 2017 (April 6, 2017) $100. Mariah K. Rowe, 16, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 24, 2017 (April 9, 2017) $150. Charles E. Scidmore Sievers, 23, Byron, electronic communications device, April 24, 2017 (April

8, 2017) $120. Elaine M. Arand, 40, Byron, driving 15-20 mph above limit, April 27, 2017 (April 7, 2017) $195. Michael L. Jones, 49, Polo, no valid registration/1st & 2nd, April 26, 2017 (April 21, 2017) dismissed. Jason M. Deutsch, 43, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph above limit, April 26, 2017 (April 18, 2017) $195. Terrence G. Board, 60, Oregon, improper disposal, April 27, 2017 (March 9, 2017) not guilty. Jacob J. King, 18, Mt. Morris, possession of drug paraphernalia, April 26, 2017 (March 17, 2017) dismissed. Cassandra J. Ferris, age not given, Oregon, nuisance: animals, April 26, 2017 (April 5, 2017) $200.

April 26 Kirk R. Hosler and Lorelei A. Hosler, warranty deed to Ryan T. Snodgrass and Angela J. Snodgrass, 9617 N. Blain Drive, Byron Township, $237,500. Paul Fleetwood, quit claim to Julie Fleetwood, 4234 E. Countryview Drive, Byron Township. Robert D. Tate and Kristi L. Tate, warranty deed to Scott I. Nelson, acreage on South Ridge Road, Grand Detour Township, $45,000. Suzanne R. Holloway, warranty deed to Zachary A. Lowry and Jessica L. Bonnell, South Columbian Road, Pine Creek Township, $110,000. CMG Mortgage Inc and Ogle County Sheriff,

Sheriff’s deed to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, Jason K. Kastning and Kelly J. Kastning, 521 Heritage Drive, Marion Township, $138,701. Philip A. Pedraza and Gina K. Pedraza, warranty deed to Daniel L. Lundquist and Tracy L. Lundquist, 6109 S. Judy Lane, Flagg Township, $284,500. Robert L. Frederick, Karin W. Frederick, James R. Frederick and Jamie M. Frederick, warranty deed to Martin Brizuela and Diana A. Singletone, 215 Ave C, Flagg Township, $82,000. Dale A. DeWall and Carol F. DeWall, warranty deed to Brian DeWall and Bonnie DeWall, vacant land, Lincoln Township.

Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office. The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property. April 21 Timothy C. Klaman, warranty deed to Kimberly M. Hilden, 603 W. Colden St., Buffalo Township, $78,000. Archie Sandusky and Charlotte Sandusky, warranty deed to James J. Miller, Ill. 2, Rockvale Township, $100,000. April 24 Richard A. Ryan, warranty

deed to William J. Heintz and Sharon L. Heintz, 6851 N. Holly Lane, Marion Township, $142,000. Ryan Thomas Snodgrass and Angela Janine Snodgrass, warranty deed to Aaron V. Goodwin and Shayla J. Goodwin, 407 W. Third St., Byron Township, $165,000. Bradley J. Bauer and Donna S. Bauer, warranty deed to Garrett Barnas, 665 W. Ill. 64, Oregon-Nashua Township, $160,000. John A. Dickson and Jacob Dickson, warranty deed to Thomas Cain and Eileen Cain, 509 N. Fifth St., Oregon-Nashua Township, $153,500. Thomas E. Cain and Eileen M. Cain, warranty

deed to Sean P. McNamee, 1296 W. Indian Heights Drive, Rockvale Township, $216,000. Ronald J. Stark, Helen J. Stark, Kenneth R. Stark and Kristin P. Stark, warranty deed to Stark Family Farms LLC, Multiple parcels of farmland, Dement Township. Charles R. Meurer and Pauline P. Meurer, quit claim to Crest View Farms, unincorporated land, Lafayette Township April 25 Donna M. Oltmanns, warranty deed to Brian D. Johnson, 8711 Glacier Drive, Byron Township, $115,000. Greg W. Cross and Sandra S. Cross, warranty deed to Daniel D. Cox, 705

E. Webster St., Buffalo Township, $122,000. Christopher S. Bryant, warranty deed to Steven Bryant and Roberta Bryant, 522 N. Tenth St., Flagg Township, $105,000. Eduardo Restani, warranty deed to Alexandra L. Loveless and Billy E. Loveless Jr., 604 N. Seventh St., Flagg Township, $127,000. Phyllis M. Mobile and Nicole M. Maxwell, warranty deed to Steven Rodriguez, 519 N. Third St., Flagg Township, $59,000. Ricoardo Ruiz and Graciela Esparza, warranty deed to Joshua Lewis, 113 Windover Park Drive, Flagg Township, $178,000.

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EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWELVE (12), TOWNSHIP TWENTY-TWO (22) NORTH, RANGE NINE (9) EAST OF THE FOURTH (4TH) PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 12, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 53' 49" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 125.15 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATED STATE BOND ISSUE ROUTE 2; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 12° 00' 23" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 518.05 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 982.86 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9° 10' 24" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS SOUTH 16° 23' 12" WEST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 981.81 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND, SAID POINT BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO FROM HENRY W. REMMERS AND HELEN M. REMMERS AND INEZ D. REMMERS BY WARRANTY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 1989 IN BOOK 346 AT PAGE 224 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF OGLE COUNTY; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 77° 27' 07" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 59.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 17° 39' 10" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 44.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 13° 20' 48" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 22° 52' 34" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 99.35 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 23° 19' 06" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 100.06 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 29° 01' 44" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 56.90 FEET TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED; THENCE EASTERLY ON SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 89° 54' 09" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 111.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 37° 44' 13" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 12.61 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON A LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 12° 38' 44" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 41.05 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED TO PHILIP M. SOFOLO AND REBECCA J. SOFOLO; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE EASTERN PORTION OF SAID PREMISES SO CONVEYED, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF SOUTH 89° 54' 09" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 55.86 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF SAID S.B.I. ROUTE 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, SAID LINE HAVING A BEARING OF NORTH 23° 19' 28" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 81.54 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE, A DISTANCE OF 253.79 FEET ON A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 6,138.90 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 2° 22' 07" AND THE LONG CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 22° 09' 27" EAST, A CHORD DISTANCE OF 253.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 7254 South IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061 and which said Mortgage was made by, Stephen J Romando a/k/a Stephen Joseph Romando Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0412118; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County,

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: No. 2017-P-24 GARY R. MURPHY, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Gary R. Murphy. Letters of office were issued on April 3, 2017 to Terry Palmer, 1874 E. Town Line Road, Leaf River, Illinois 61047, as Executor, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, Williams McCarthy LLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both, within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 13th day of April, 2017.

on or before May 30, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF?S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 260549-95956

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OGLE COUNTY Reguest of: Daniel Chrisopher Nall NO. 2017 MR 18 PUBLICATION OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Daniel Christopher Nall to the new name of: Daniel Robert Van Kirk The court date will her held: on June 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., at 106 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois in Courtroom #204 /s/Daniel Christopher Nall, April 12, 2017 April 20, 27 and May 4, 2017

The City of Oregon is accepting bids for residential Garbage, Refuse, Recycle Collection, and Yard Waste contract. Bid Specifications are available at Hall, 115 City North 3rd Street, Oregon, Il. 61061 Monday thru Friday - 5:00 8:30 A.M. P.M. or printed out from the Cities website cityoforegon.org Bids will be accepted up until the bid opening time which will be June 1, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall building. The City of Oregon has the right to reject any and all bids. Public Health & Safety Commissioner Kurt Wilson April 27, May 4, 2017

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ARTHUR W. MARSH, Deceased NO. 2017-P-30 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Arthur W. Marsh. Letters of office were issued on April 19, 2017 to Karen Marsh, 7005 E.. Il Rt 64, Chana, Illinois 61015, and Joe Hilgendorf, P.O. Box 126, Packwaukee, Wisconsin 53953, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is Kim D. Krahenbuhl, WilliamsMcCarthyLLP, 607 Washington Street, P.O. Box 339, Oregon, IL 61061. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Ogle County Courthouse, Oregon, Illinois 61061, or with the representative, or both within six months from the date of first publication of this notice, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days after it has been filed. Dated this 27th day of April, 2017 KAREN MARSH and JOE HILGENDORF Independent CO-Executors For the Estate of ARTHUR W. MARSH, Deceased Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMSMCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com May 4, 11, 18, 2017

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April 20, 27, May 4, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,

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Plaintiff, v. ERIC W. CARLSON; LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. 17CH 39

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE

Terry Palmer, Independent Executor For the Estate of Gary R. Murphy, Deceased.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY - OREGON, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A.

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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Generally. Notice is hereby given to Defendants in the above-entitled suit that Plaintiff has filed its Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage in said Court pursuant to the mortgage foreclosure laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON'S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-26-328-019.

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Common Address: 401 E. Center St., Mount Morris, IL 610541513. that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending. The said Complaint is for the foreclosure of the mortgage. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named Defendants, file your appearance in the said suit in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ogle County, Illinois, on or before the June 5, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Stephen G. Daday Kinga L. Wright Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC 2550 West Golf Road, Suite 250 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 847-590-8700 Firm No. 3127015 I720793 #590-8700 Firm No. 3127015

PLAINTIFF Vs. Barbara Burgess a/k/a Barbara P. Burgess; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Cornerstone Credit Union DEFENDANTS 17CH 00018 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Barbara Burgess a/k/a Barbara P. Burgess Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1016 N. Main Street Rochelle, IL 61068 and which said Mortgage was made by: Barbara Burgess a/k/a Barbara P. Burgess the Mortgagor(s), to Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Ogle County, Illinois, as Document No. 0709308; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Kimberly A. Stahl Clerk of the Circuit Court 106 S. 5th Street, #300 Oregon, IL 61061-1634 on or before June 5, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-17-00626

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Moring Disposal is accepting applications for CLASS “A” & “B” CDL DRIVERS for waste collection routes and waste transfer semi routes. Ideal class “A” driving candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience. Class “B” and limited experience class “A” candidates will be considered for commercial and residential collection routes. Applicants must have a good driving record. Moring Disposal offers an excellent wage and benefit package including medical, dental, optical & life insurance & 401k. Also, crew members that perform at a consistently high level are rewarded with our weekly performance incentive bonus program. Apply in person at 306 E. Main St. Forreston, Illinois, between the hours of 7:30AM & 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Candidates can also access our application through the “contact us” section at www.moringdisposal.com. Moring disposal conducts pre-employment and random drug screening. To Place an Ad Call 815-284-7653 or 815-626-7653

NEW YEAR, NEW AVIATION CAREER-GET FAA CERTIFICATION TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED ? CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. CALL AIM 800-481-8312. Whiteside County Sheriff's Merit Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for male Correctional Officers through May 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Applications must be dropped off in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry St., Morrison, Illinois. For more information or to print an application, please visit www.whiteside.org

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To: Unknown Heirs: Notice is given to the above who are heirs in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose names and addresses are not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on the 3rd day of April, 2017, admitting the will to probate.

LICENSED DAY CARE has openings. 4C's accepted. (815)284-0461,

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the court or require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes. The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

You also have the right under section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admission of the will to probate.

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Terry Palmer, Executor Filings are to be made with: Ogle County Circuit Clerk 106 S. Fifth Street Oregon, IL 61061 Kim D. Krahenbuhl WILLIAMS MCCARTHYLLP P.O. Box Box 339 Oregon, IL 61061 815-732-2101 kkrahenbuhl@wilmac.com. April 20, 27, May 4, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. ERIC W. CARLSON; LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS SCHUMACHER, P.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS,

17CH 39 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to the following: UNKNOWN OWNERS; and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Generally. Notice is hereby given to Defendants in the above-entitled suit that Plaintiff has filed its Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage in said Court pursuant to the mortgage foreclosure laws of the State of Illinois, of the lands and premises in the Complaint situated in Ogle County, State of Illinois: PART OF LOTS TWENTY (20) AND TWENTY-ONE (21) IN BRAYTON?S ADDITION TO MOUNT MORRIS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT MORRIS, IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN LINE OF EAST CENTER STREET AND ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 20, 16 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE EAST ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 74 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 132 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 21; THENCE WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS, 64 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT 105 FEET SOUTH OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 21, 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF OGLE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS OGLE COUNTY, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. 2017 P 25 BRUCE E. KNIPPLE, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of BRUCE E. KNIPPLE of 9589 W. Henry Road, Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued to Sharon Van Oosten, Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Gary R. Gehlback, Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC, 215 E. First Street, P.O. Box 447, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 106 S. 5th St., Suite 300, Oregon Illinois 61061, or which the representative, or both, on or before the date which is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this Claim Notice, or if mailing or delivering of a notice from the representative is required by section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. By: Sharon Van Oosten, Independent Executor Gary R. Gehlbach ARDC #3122825 Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee & Considine, LLC 215 E. First Street Dixon, IL 61021 (815) 288-4949 (815) 288-3068 FAX April 20 & 27, May 4, 2017

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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UNION SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs. SALVADOR SANCHEZ, UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANtS, Defendant. NO. 16-CH-77 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the decree entered in this Court in the above-entitled cause on the 30th day of December, 2016, I, Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, or such other deputy as may be sitting in his stead, shall sell at public venue to the highest and best bidder, the following described lands and premises described in said decree, or so much thereof as may be necessary to realize the amount due to satisfy said decree, upon the following terms and conditions:

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This Notice prepared by: StephenS. Schmelzle Attorney for Plaintiff 208 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 201 Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 235-1188

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Dated at Freeport, Illinois, this 20th day of April, 2017. Brian E. VanVickle, Sheriff of Ogle County, Illinois

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May 4, 2017, Page B8

1100 N. Galena Ave

815-288-4455 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS

XPE042

2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1lt

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2015 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ Cyh167a

$10,542 $12,371 $16,324 $16,849 2015 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse LS

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2014 GMC Terrain SLT-1

2015 Chevrolet Equinox 2lt

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$18,309 $18,401 $19,447 $20,487 2016 Chevrolet Impala 2lz

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lt1

2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT

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$23,490 $27,663 $28,353 $35,347 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse 1lt

2011 Ford Taurus SEL

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2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

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$10,995 $11,599 $11,995 $11,998 2014 Hyundai Elantra SE

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2012 Nissan Rogue S

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2015 Nissan Versa SL

2014 Chevrolet Malibu 1LS

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$12,995 $12,995 $13,222 $14,495 2013 Chevrolet equinox 2LT

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2o16 Ford Fusion SE

IPG911

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

2016 Kia Sportage LX

TH243AZ

vpg257

$14,604 $15,889 $16,999 $17,495 2014 Toyota Camry SE Sport

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2015 Dodge Journey r/t

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

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2014 Buick Lacrosse leather

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oil Change Batteries Wiper blades Tire Rotates

One coupon per repair order. Cannot be combined with other offers. Redeemable at Ken Nelson Express Service/Quick Lube only. Expires 12/31/17 WU

North Court

$17,995 $18,762 $19,799 $19,995 Express Service/ Quick Lube Chevy-GMC Cadillac-Buick Showroom

GM Service

Toyota Chrysler Nissan Service

Toyota Showroom

North Galena Avenue

*All prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. Dealer not liable for errors.

Chrysler Showroom

Nissan Showroom

Puzzle 4 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.49)

AUCTIONS

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May 6, 9:00am 14051 White School Rd South Beloit IL 61080 HUGE Lionel collection, Railroad, Firearms, woodworking, slot cars, Celebrity 180 boat, household, tools, Antiques and more www.KitsonAuc tions.com State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

AREA GARAGE SALES 624 DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 th

Fri. May 5 10-6 Sat. May 6th 10-5 Estate Sale And Collectible Sale Of Martha & Pat Wilson 1006 S. Hill Drive Franklin Mint Collectible Plates, Spoons, Thimbles, Precious Moments Figurines, Isabel Bloom, Memories Of Yesterday Figurines, Hummel Plates, Noritake China, Frankoma Tableware, Rowe Pottery, Fenton Cranberry Glass, China Hutch, Glass Display Cases, Cedar Chests, 3 Reclining Lift Chairs, Table and Chairs, Side Tables, Sewing Machines, Needlework Kits, Pictures, Hand Painted Globe Lamps, Hand Crocheted Items, Quilt Wall Hangings, Yard Items, Other Furniture, and Miscellaneous Household Items. CASH AND CARRY! ALL SALES FINAL!

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

See More Online Photos, Commerce, Expanded Text

APPLIANCES

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 765 Vintage Black 1978 Slingerland. 9 piece Jupiter drum set w/ hardware & cases. $900 OBO 815-564-8645

LAWN MOWERS

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MILLEDGEVILLE GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. May 11th, Fri. May 12th , Sat, May 13th. 306 Thorp. Ninety plus years of household content, horse saddles, gear, etc., dining table, bedroom set, sofa.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc. 815-445-6151.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

LTX 1046 Cub Cadet 46” mower w/ 2 bagger. Low hrs. Like new. $1,600. OBO 815-631-6678

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DISABLED LIVESTOCK WANTED Top Prices Paid Call toll free 815-871-2697

WANT TO BUY 795

SCHAAP LIVESTOCK

I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins 24/7 779-245-2950

AUTOMOBILES

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE Apple Wood for sale. 20 chunks for $5. 815-938-2231

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1987 Honda Helix fully loaded. Exc cond. $989 OBO 815-625-9626 Leave Message

NEW TODAY 1994 Mustang GT convertible, red. 34,600mi. Exc. cond. Florida car. $9,000/obo. Call 815-499-7430.

FOR SALE:

Grass Fed Ground Beef 815-564-8546 Full size electric bed, fully animated w / massage $375 815-440-1199 Handicap Scooter w/ carrying rack & cover. Class 2 & 3 adapter. Used twice. $1000 815-445-6571 Like new Yard Machine rear tine garden tiller $425 and 9200 Champion Watts Gas Generator $725 Cash 815857-3739

NEW TODAY Trained Riding Horse, Mare, Foxtrotter, $500/obo 815-499-4450

2005 VW Jetta, 115k mi. Very good cond. New tires & breaks. Garage kept. 1 owner. No rust. $3,700 815-499-2055

MOTORCYCLES

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1992 Yamaha, Thunder Silent XV1100, 10,255 mi., 1 owner, as is, (been in storage) Asking $1500/obo. Call 815-535-3663 after 6 pm. 1999 Yamaha, Black, V- Star. 3400 mi. $3,000 FIRM & extras. 815-778-3793

NEW TODAY 2006 Yamaha Concours 1000, 26k mi., fairing & bags tour pack, extra windshield, new tires, $3300/obo 218-341-4420 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900CC Special Edition motorcycle with 5149 mi. asking $4350 OBO Call Russ Berogan or Charlie Gonigam at 815-379-2151 Mon.–Fri. 7AM - 4PM TOP CASH PAID! FOR OLD MOTORCYCLES! 1900-1979 DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494

NEW TODAY USED Harley Davidsons Starting at $3995 ★★★★ 1996 Dyna Glide 1999 Touring 2001 Softail 2002 XL 883 2002 Wide Glide 2003 Super Glide 2008 XL 1200 2012 Switchback 2013 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Workman Harley-Davidson Inc. 1903 HarleyDavidson Dr. Rock Falls, IL 61071 815-626-1213

BOATS/MOTORS

TRAILERS/RVS

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NEW TODAY 2005 320 RLS Copper Canyon, 2 slide outs, fiber glass siding, too many options to Nice-Must list. See! $11000 815677-1533 or 815631-3186 2007 16' enclosed trailer Tandem Axel great shape. Brand new tires! $3,400 815-622-4258

2007 Montana 5th Wheel, 3 slides, 36' long, camping ready. Includes dishes & bedding and lots of storage. $18,500 815-973-4697 2012 Puma 253FBS 5th wheel trailer, slide out super size “U” dinette, rear sofa, sleeps 6. 27'8” long. Very clean. $12,000 OBO 815-440-0909 2014 New Wells enclosed Cargo, trailor red, never $6,000 used, OBO, doubl-axels 81512'x6'Call leave 627-4447 message. Serious inquires only.

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Colman's RV We buy/consign used Campers & RV's! 217-787-8653

*** THE BOAT DOCK *** We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-793-7300 theboatdock.com *** THE BOAT DOCK ***

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Lund Fiberglass Nisswa DLX 16, deep V fishing boat with 50 HP Johnson motor, trim & tilt, trolling motor, two depth finders, Easy Load trailer. One owner. $3900 /obo 815-718-5703

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 844-359-8922

AUTOS WANTED

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Due to moving out of state, the Real Estate and Personal Property will be auctioned at 13763 West Lanark Road, Forreston, IL 61030.

Sunday, June 4, 2017 PP 10:00 am * RE 12:30 pm Real Estate

The approx 2.68 acres has a very nice single story home with basement and attached 2 car garage. Also there is a large enclosed storage shed approx 80’ long with a heated 2 stall shop. The 3 bedroom home has a kitchen with built-in cupboards, dining room, family room, living room and full bath. A nice porch is at the front of the house. It is equipped with 200 amp electric service, elec water heater, fuel oil heat, well, septic, vinyl siding and metal roof. The property is located in Lincoln Township, Ogle County, and Forreston School and Fire District.

Terms on Real Estate: Buyer will pay 10% down day of dale and enter into a purchase

agreement. The balance will be due in 30 days. A clear title policy will be provided at closing when possession is given. Taxes will be prorated at closing. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Dave Smith, attorney, of Oregon, IL will handle the closing for the seller. For inspection/info, contact any of the numbers below.

Jimmy Day - owner Auctioneers: Polo, IL 61064 Lenny Bryson (IL#0440000158) 815-946-4120 Mark Ebert (IL#440000341) 815-946-2809

Clerks: Public Auction Service Lyle & Sheryl Hopkins (IL#0440000185) 815-946-2660 or 800-848-9519 SM-ST18749-0504

Astrograph What you experience while working or playing alongside others will build strength, courage and the ability to take on something extraordinary.

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take pleasure in doing the things you enjoy with the people who make you happy. Outings with children, a close friend or loved one will give you greater insight into your relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Work on self-improvements instead of trying to change others. Your input into how someone should live or look will result in an argument that will be difficult to resolve.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Do your best to avoid a disagreement with one of your peers. Proceed quietly to avoid interference. Working from home will help you accomplish more in less time. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You don’t need to use force if you use intelligence. Offer suggestions and incentives to get others on board. Charm will help you get exactly what you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don’t get angry when you should be taking care of business. It’s up to you to set the standard, follow through with your plans and reap the rewards.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Look over contracts, settlements and investments carefully. A joint venture may not be as good as you think. Check out alternative ways to use your skills to stabilize your position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -A setback due to someone’s inaccuracy will disappoint you. Don’t get stuck on what you cannot change, when you should do something that will bring progressive results. Romance is encouraged.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Emotional problems will set in if you don’t communicate with someone honestly. Trying to keep the peace by withholding your true feelings won’t solve the problem.

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1990 Jayco PopUp Trailer 1206, sleeps 5-6, awning, indoor /outdoor table & stove $2500 312-350-2322

Auction

FORRESTON GARAGE SALES 624 Thurs. 3-7, Fri. 8-5 & Sat. 8-1 304 White Oak Road. Clothing small to 3xl, furniture and odds and ends.

➛Look for WEB ID ➛Log on to: www.saukvalley. com classifieds ➛Enter the WEB ID in the WEB ID Box ➛View Photos, Expanded Text BUY ONLINE!! saukvalley.com CLASSIFIEDS

MOTORCYCLES

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An investment opportunity will entice you, but do your research before you get involved. Making an impulsive move or commitment will box you into a situation that could have serious ramifications. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Make plans to get together with someone you don’t see often or plan a reunion with old friends. Discussing past dreams will inspire you to take a second look at some. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You can make personal changes, but first iron out any foreseeable difficulties. Getting along with your peers, superiors or a partner will be necessary to excel. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Collaborate with your peers in order to come up with ideas regarding a project you are working on or an idea you want to present and launch. Celebrate with a loved one. ©2017 UFS

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Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, May 4, 2017, Page B10

OVER 500 SOLD SINCE DECEMBER 1ST! OVER 375 TO CHOOSE FROM! • OVER 100 LOCAL TRADES UNDER $10,000! • OVER 50 PREOWNED UNDER $5,000!

OVER 30 BRANDS TO CHOOSE FROM!

WE BUY FOR LESS! • WE SELL FOR LESS, EVERYDAY! TAX MONEY NOT HERE YET??? • NO PROBLEM!!! SEE US TODAY. WE WILL WAIT ON YOU!!! NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JULY!!! • DRIVE NOW PAY LATER!!!

HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION COME SEE WHY WE ARE #1 IN USED TODAY! UNDER $10,000*

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2014 Chrysler 200

$9,999*

2015 Ford Fiesta

Only 34K Miles!

2013 Nissan Sentra SV

Only 25K Miles!

$9,999*

2011 Ford Escape XLT

$9,999*

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited, Sunroof

$9,999*

2011 Chevy Malibu

34+ MPG!

$9,999*

$9,999*

2013 Toyota Corolla LE

2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Only 38K Miles, Loaded!

$9,999*

2010 Toyota Corolla LE

Only 52K Miles!

2014 Ford Fiesta

Only 42K Miles!

$9,999*

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2009 VW Tiguan SUV

$9,999*

2010 Chevy Malibu

Only 58K Miles!

Your choice $12,999* or $159/MO.** $12,999*

2013 VW Jetta SE

$12,999*

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2013 Chrysler 200 Sport

Sunroof, Only 18K Miles, White

2015 Ford Focus

Low Miles, Sunroof

$12,999*

2013 Nissan Sentra SV

$12,999*

$12,999*

2015 Chevy Cruze

2015 VW Jetta

Only 33K Miles

$12,999*

2014 Ford Focus SE

Only 15K Miles! Hurry!

$12,999*

$12,999*

2016 Ford Focus Sport

2013 Chevy Malibu LT

Leather, Only 19K Miles!

Only 41K Miles

Largest selection of preowned in the area locally!!!

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1701 E 4th St Sterling (815) 625-9600 SALES DAN DANREITER

SALES DAN VEREIDE

SALES MIKE SCANLAN

OFFICE FRED HOFMANN

849 North Galena Ave Dixon (815) 288-9600 OWNER GREG MAJESKI

GENERALMANAGER MIKE PARENT

SALES NICK MELSNESS

INTERNET MGR. JOHN WATTS

SM-ST17334-0504

Over 375 in stock!!! Like Us *Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 3.99% APR financing for 75 months with approved credit with vehicles up to $10,000 - $1,000 down, vehicles $10,000-$20,000 - $2,000 down, vehicles $20,000 - $25,000 - $3,000 down, vehicles $25,000+ - $5,000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors. **Plus tax, title, license & doc fee. Payments based on 2.99% APR financing for 72 months with approved credit and $2000 down. Photos for illustration only. Dealer not liable for errors.